Centuries after the fall of Ancient Egypt, an oceangoing warrior culture arose in the coastal regions of Scandinavia. Known for their ferocity and daring expeditions, the Vikings were talented sailors, ship-builders, and fighters that were active from the eighth to eleventh centuries AD (history.com). Often referred to as Norsemen, the Vikings practiced their own religion that was centered upon mythology and the worship of ancestors and Gods such as Odin. The afterlife was an integral aspect of…
Recycling was a revolutionary idea that has really saved the Earth from dying out much sooner. Water bottles can seem to be a great thing to have when one is thirsty on the go however, it can do massive damage to our environment and when we go through many bottles a day all that damage accumulates massively. I propose an idea where you can have only one reusable water bottle. What makes this different from simply refilling the bottle you might ask? Well this bottle will have a filter inside it…
“Don’t cheat, don't procrastinate, dont stress, dont do this, don't do that!” I could drag on and on about all of the long-drawn out, cliche advice that is shoved down your throat before prior to the start of your freshman year of high school. High school is a time where many various aspects in your life begin to change, whether you want them to or not. Everyone is frightened of these changes in high school which includes more responsibility and freedom; therefore, advice is continuously…
here comes a time in every female's life, where she will transition from a young, immature girl to a woman. And like the snowflakes that cover the ground in an Ohio winter, all of these transitions arrive in different packages. For some, it may be the birth of a child, for others, overcoming a great tragedy. Others may emerge from their cocoon through acts of generosity. Rose Of Sharon lives the life of a young girl when the novel begins. Still 18 and married to an equally immature 19 year old…
Beowulf’s battles with the three different monsters throughout his life show the true development he went through as an archetypal hero. The methods that he uses to defeat the different monsters are altered in a way to emphasize the epic change Beowulf went under as he developed into a strong Warrior-King. In Beowulf, the Pagan Warrior culture is defined by the individual's ability to win great battles and then retell the battle over drinks in the mead hall. This was no doubt something that…
Name:Neko Science Fair Paper Daphnia Magna are small water fleas that are native to Minnesota. They are an indicator of good water quality ( Science buddies,2010 ). Daphnia Magna are small enough to be eaten by dragonflies, and are food for many small to medium sized fish. The reason that we should be paying attention to Daphnia Magna is because of pollution in our lakes. This pollution can affect a lot of actions that we do in our daily lives. Pollution can lead to mutations in fish, frogs…
Critical Chatter in a Vietnamese GenX Immigrant’s Mind. Part One. This is my true account of my mixed experiences, perceptions and feelings in the aftermath of immigrating to Australia from Vietnam in 1978. The fall of Saigon to the domineering Communists on April 30th, 49 years ago, brought to the spotlight the plights of immigrants throughout various countries. My experiences include trying to fit into the school society as an immigrant; perceptions about my parents’ sacrifices and my labor as…
The entirety of the human race have been heavily influenced, changed, and improved by trade since the beginning of time; this was made possible by trade routes that connected different groups and spread over the expanse of land and sea. Trade routes are the sole reason we are so connected to one another as a population- due to the fact that trade routes allow for the spread of different cultures, beliefs, technology, knowledge, and other odds and ends- all of which shaped and continue to shape…
There is an ever growing problem within this world and if not addressed quickly, major problems will arise. The way we, as humans, are living today is no longer sustainable with our vast population. Sustainability is understood to mean something along the lines of not consuming resources faster than there production. If we continue on this path there may be devastating effects such as starvation, mass dehydration, and increased war. In recent years some scientists have started to tackle this…
Engulfed in a devastating war with a reminder of its tragic and bloody consequences via every turn, the setting of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is as jaw-droppingly beautiful, as it is menacing and dark. In this open-world role-playing adventure you play as Geralt of Rivia, a Witcher travelling off the beaten path to find Ciri, a daughter figure to Geralt, and young Witcher in training. However, you're not the only one in pursuit of the would-be Witcher, as a powerful force of spectres known as the…