Submitted by: Stephanie Zhang Solar Impulse is a solar-powered aircraft project led by two Swiss pioneers, André Borschberg and Betrand Piccard, with the goal of circumnavigating the globe. One could perhaps call these two men the modern-day manifestation of Ferdinand Magellan. Solar …
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By Selena Guo Everyone makes quick judgements about others based on appearance—it’s a natural human instinct. However, you might not realize that even the smallest of details can alter your personality and your image. Take your eyebrows as light predictors for example: …
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By Michael Yang Since its founding, the European Union has had Britain as one of its primary members. Recently, however, the British people have voted to have Britain leave the EU, marking a historic decision for both Britain and the EU. While …
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By: Alex Li Identity, who we are and how other people see us, is an issue few people take the time to ponder on, but an issue that profoundly affects our everyday lives. Am I American or am I Chinese at heart? …
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LEGO-The World Of Imagination By: Evan Li Legos are one of the top 10 selling toys in history. They are little bricks you can connect together to make anything you want. The word “lego” was created from two words in Danish: “leg” …
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Submitted by: Stephanie Zhang Although the highly anticipated 2016 Rio Summer Olympics has just started, it has already began to inflict damage on its surrounding environment. During the 1900 Olympic Games, live pigeon shooting was an accepted event. In 2014, Russia was …
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By Selena Guo The next time you flush, you might want to stand out of the way. That’s because flushing your toilet propels a plume of microscopic water droplets into the air. Research has even shown that this plume can reach your …
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