The Remains

of an unsolved mystery called the “Dancing Plague”? The “Dancing Plague” began on July of 1518, Strasbourg France. The phenomenon of mass, frenzied dancing affected large populations in various parts of France. The “Dancing Plague” will most likely remain forever unsolved due to the fact that there are so many possible causes, the technology was not advanced enough at the time, and there is not very much evidence because it was so long ago. It all started with a woman named Frau Troffea. She…

Democracy remains the most important aspect of the United States since the birth of the modern American government system. The definition of a democracy proves that it is a type of government by which the people rule, as the power and authority is invested in them; so without it, both justice and liberty would cease to exist. Those residing in the country should feel extremely grateful to practice certain rights and to celebrate equality for all. Therefore to maintain this historic institution…

still remain one of the most relevant works in the history of philosophy. Up to date, his ethics is used as a common reference in solving moral problems and dilemmas. In his work, the main objective of Aristotle was to discover the sole purpose of living. According to him, happiness (eudemonia) is the utmost and final good. This is because other forms of goods are intermediate while happiness remains final. Human beings crave for other goods so as to be happy while happiness in itself remains…

as noted by this former President and gives interesting personal details to further his arguments. He uses his vast experience in dealing with complex issues such as the environment to make his point that the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge should remain untouched. Considering the evidence first mentioned in this passage, the President uses his personal experiences and his powerful usage of diction to show the reader how important the issue of protecting the environment truly is. Very…

[Santiago] began to dream of the long yellow beach and he saw the first of the lions come down (...) and he rested his chin on the wood of the bows where the ship laid anchored (...)” (81). The tone remains hopeful because although Santiago has a rough day of fishing, he keeps pushing forward. Hope remains a major part of the book by having Santiago keep positive by dreaming about his…

and suffering, this photograph has a more heartwarming subject. It shows that humanity prevails even in the midst of war. Among the violence kindness, empathy, and compassion remain as demonstrated by these brave soldiers in the photograph. While many believe war dehumanizes those involved, in this photograph the soldiers remain compassionate. The soldiers are crossing a river. The soldier carrying the two children is soaked from the waist down…

The Comprehensive Prevention of Teen Pregnancy Teenage pregnancy remains a catastrophic occurrence that wreaks havoc on the lives of millions. Wes Moore’s The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates published in 2010 compares and contrasts the lives of two different individuals with the same name. The lives of the two men overlap at times, but ultimately the final paths of their lives remain extremely different. The author Wes Moore has led a successful life as a Rhodes Scholar; however, the other…

mind and great zeal.” (Year-Round School Advantages and Disadvantages). Regular school breaks stimulates a person to remain focused. Luke Towler claims that the extended time off allows both the teachers and students to not feel drained from school. Furthermore, extended time off keeps students occupied in their learning and prepared to attend school when it resumes again. To remain focused in school, frequent breaks essentially keep a healthy mental and physical…

treasure. On their search, they face a variety of situations, similar to Odysseus’. Eventually, Everett tells the other two men that there is not really a treasure and that he just wants to get his wife back. Unlike Penelope, Everett’s wife did not remain loyal and wait for her husband, she found a new man. After a while, Everett wins his wife and daughters back. The character Penelope is greatly changed from the epic to the movie, and for very good reason. In Greek culture, men were…

For veterans, sacrifice is a constant in their lives, be it the sacrifices they make at home, to leave their family and friends behind them for their country's sake, or on enemy lines, when they're selflessly putting their lives at stake for us. They become veterans because of their patriotism, their dedication to those around them, the pursuit of freedom, and for their beliefs. Everything this country is built on is protected by veterans’ blood, sweat, tears, and hard work. These sacrifices and…