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Georg Friedrich Bernhard Riemann was born in Breselenz, a village close to Dannenberg in the Kingdom of Hanover, which is now mostly known as Federal Republic of Germany. His father, Friedrich Bernhard Riemann, was a poor Lutheran Minister in Breselenz who took part in the Napoleonic Wars and finally settled as a pastor in Quickborn. On the other hand, his mother, Charlotte Ebell, unfortunately died before her children had reached adulthood. Riemann was second among his 6 brothers and sisters,…

The Birth of the Plymouth Barracuda Meet the First Plymouth Barracuda, but Probably Not the Last In 1964, the Chrysler Corporation shipped the first Plymouth Barracuda. It started out as a grocery getter, but turned into a full-blown muscle car when they started building the second-generation cars in 1967. The perfect sized car at the right time in history makes a Barracuda one of the most desirable Mopar classic cars you can get your hands on. Here we'll talk about some history of the…

Newton’s Laws Sir Isaac Newton, the man who developed the first theories of gravitation, also introduced the three laws of motion. These laws essentially changed the field of physics in an astounding manner – it paved the way to modern science. Let’s look at these laws in some more detail: Newton’s first law: It states that an object will remain at rest or in a uniform motion, unless an external force acts on it. This is basically also the definition for inertia. In other words, the state of…

manufactured in the same plant thus, reducing production and overhead costs. 4. The company is known for producing cars that are both sporty and luxurious. They are recognized as one of the top brands in the sports car industry. Of the top 100 brands, in general, “Porsche on Forbes Lists #78 World's Most Valuable Brands,” (Forbes.…

With the resent increase in interest in individuality, self expression, and achieving a desired self image, public interest in body modifications has also increased. Body modification is defined as the deliberate altering of the human anatomy or appearance; these alterations can range from small changes such as minor piercings and tattoos to major modifications such as implants and removals (The art and History of body modification, lightspeedmagazine.com). This increased use of body alterations…

The strategy an engineer utilizes to resolve automobile issues is considered callous by society. However, it is crucial for individuals to look from an engineer's perspective to fully understand the situation better. In the article The Engineer’s Lament, Malcolm Gladwell uses testimonial and anecdotes to express their viewpoints on several controversial issues relating to automobiles. As the article progress, Gladwell describes a variety of situations from the perspective of Denny Gioia, who…

During 1887 to present day time a lot has happened in the U.S. Some of the most significant events like the Invention of a Light Bulb, Henry Ford and the Assembly Line, Franklin D Roosevelt, Post-Civil War Reconstruction in the south, and attack on 9/11. While reading this essay, you will find the most significant events during 1887 to present. I think everything we have learned was significant. First, the Invention of the light bulb was one of the most important inventions of all time. The…

The 1960s brought up many things that have had an impact that has lasted more than 50 years. This decade has influenced music, clothing, politics, movies, etc. It has left an impact on the United States that will still be around for years to come. Another important thing that the 60s brought up was the car culture. It wasn’t started in the 60s, and it didn’t grow as fast as the past two decades in the 60s. But during the 60s many advances in many areas, good and bad, came along that still are…

The appeal of the automobile throughout history is important, why is it that people are still attracted to classic cars even though that today’s modern cars are more efficient and better made? What is appealing about these classic cars? According to Newsday, “Classic cars touch not only the lives of the millions of collectors who have a genetic predisposition for “the sickness”; it also touches the lives of those who see classic cars as investments, art, nostalgia, and therapy.” (Linden) To…

The U.S. treasury department response to the financial crisis and its impacts on the real economy have been remarkable. Coordinated steps such as lower the discount rate to a historic low of near zero, lowering the cost of money and increase lending to businesses and consumers are just a few of action that has taken place in the last five years. In addition, the housing initiative helped to stabilize the housing market while Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act ensured the financial…