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causing unknow deaths and casualties. A website states, “The Germans used mustard gas for the first time in 1917… eventually you would see red spots forming on your skin that quickly turned into painful blisters… rendering troops incapacitated,” (Howstuffworks 1). This quote explains how Germans were the first to use biological weapons during the First World War and the specific toxin they used, mustard gas, caused a great deal of pain and death. This helps prove my thesis because it shows that…

crime is much easier to rationalize to ourselves. Committing it doesn't require a gun or a knife. You may not see an apparent victim. It's easily covered up. It can secure your financial future for life and ­you may have ­plenty of opportunity. (HowStuffWorks, 2008)” The author brought up a great detail regarding to white-collar crimes. This type of crime can be easily brushed under the rug and not noticeable comparable to stealing a personal property or murder. With that being said, this crime…

“In an atmosphere of World War II hysteria, President Roosevelt, encouraged by officials at all levels of the federal government, authorized the internment of tens of thousands of American citizens of Japanese ancestry and resident aliens from Japan” (Historymatters). This was known as the Executive Order of 9066 (Historymatters). After this order was issued, within a short amount of time, many young children and adults of Japanese decedent were forced to evacuate their homes, pack a few of…

make a difference in which one we use? You should be glad to know that “All types of true soap are composed of the same essential components -- alkali salts of fatty acids and detergent properties”(“Does bar soap work better than liquid soap? | HowStuffWorks,” n.d.). So, in simplest terms there is no real difference in bar soaps and liquid soaps. The only difference that I can think of is with the scientists having to make one chemical compound come out as a liquid and one as a solid. There is a…

Imagine living in 1439, the printing press was just created, the first ever invention capable of mass producing a form of literature. Now fast forward to the 20th century, fax machines and ink printers are the new thing. Everyone had one whether it be in their office or home. But the question still lingered, “How can it be possible to print something in a 3D format?” Well fast forward to the present, the question has been answered. The 3D Printer was invented. Some may say “3D PRINTER?!?!?! HOW…

in overpopulation and the possibility of it leading to the species dying out. Calhoun compares the effects of overpopulation with mice to people, but many have argued that this comparison is not exactly 100% valid because people have “agency” (HowStuffWorks,…

The World War I ended by 1918 and Europe was destroyed. People were sad most of the places due to the family they lost in the war. When it hit the 1920s people started to feel happier in towns and cities which was known as the boom. People were enjoying their life by getting products in a cheaper price and an increase in income.The 1920s-1940s was the time in which new inventions were invented which are still used in 2014, invention like Walkie Talkie. Donald Hings, the inventor of the walkie…

The Spanish Inquisition was a horrific use of torture that scared the populace just so that the European people would stop deserting the catholic faith during the late 1400s all the way until the early 1800s. The tortures that the Catholic Church implemented on deserters of the faith and those that were implemented by King Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain were devastating to the morale of the European people. The methods were often unfair and could be considered “over kill” to the crimes the…

Dakota Long, Tyler Lauer, Robert Monaco, Joey Rappazzo, and I arrived on September 30th to participate with the help of the Morongo Preserve. Our parents transported us via automobiles. My friends and others in our class enlisted to understand better and help the environment around us rather than what most of us do on a daily basis. For several hours we moved a massive pile of rocks for later use, and moved dead weeds and branches. It will help the environment for various reasons. Volunteering…

protecting drivers and passengers when traveling in a vehicle. A seatbelt helps to prevent injury in the event of a car crash by reducing the velocity of a body and increasing its stopping distance as it experiences a sudden decrease in speed. (HowStuffWorks. 2002) Due to a passengers’ inertia being separate to the cars, once the vehicle is in motion, the passengers’ body will want to continue travelling forwards, even if the car suddenly stops. The seatbelt helps to overcome your own inertia by…