Tag: research paper
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“It is Well”
Horatio Gates Spafford was born on October 20, 1828, and would later become famous for writing an inspiring hymn “It Is Well with My Soul”. Horatio was admitted to the Bar and traveled west to Chicago in 1856. As a young Sunday School teacher, Horatio meet a beautiful Norwegian girl, Anna Lawson. They later married…
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The Secret History to the Holiday of Love
Valentine’s Day is a widely known and celebrated holiday here in the United States. Whether you have someone to celebrate with, or you celebrate alone, most people do something on February 14. What most people may not know is how the holiday came to be or how some of the traditions we still celebrate today…
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All About Fireworks
Fireworks were created by the Chinese long ago. But what have they evolved into throughout the centuries? The differences between black powder and gunpowder. Black powder emits smoke when lit whereas gunpowder is practically smokeless. If you were to light them side by side, black powder would burn faster. However, gunpowder burns faster when enclosed.…
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An Outdoor Spring
Spring is a great time to get outside because flowers are blooming, grass is growing green, and the weather is perfect! The ground is ready for planting flowers, fruits, vegetables, and much more. It’s just right for riding bikes, flying kites, hiking, swimming, climbing, and having fun with family and friends. Health benefits of being…
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The Lack of Walkability in America
Many places like neighborhoods or the side of the road don’t have sidewalks. This is bad because sidewalks provide a space for people to walk their pets, get some movement, or just get from point A to point B. I hope to show you in this paper how not having a space to walk affects…
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The Worthless Battle Against Leaves
Every year, millions of people pick up a rake or leaf blower and begin the mind-numbing task of collecting the fall leaves. What seems like such a mundane task, something so seemingly unimportant, except to preserve the look of a lawn, is quite complex. In nature, there are a few purposes for leaves. Firstly, the…
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A Short History of Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a warm and fun holiday celebrated by millions of Americans. Though most people know of pilgrims and the Native Americans, it’s a surface-level understanding of one of the most widespread holidays of our country. Our celebrations’ history may be more interesting than one might think! It all started back in England. Until about…