signed at the end of WW1, placed some very harsh restrictions on Germany, which created a feeling of resentment among the Germans. Due to the financial depression of the 1920’s, Germany simply did not have the funds to pay the reparation fees demanded by the treaty. ...
The Mission: Impossible franchise is about to unleash another blockbuster event with the upcoming release ofDead Reckoning – Part One. The hype surrounding this film is palpable, as audiences will surely see what is just the beginning of IMF’s most formidable mission to date and quite possibl...
, but it doesn’t forgive mistakes. For every story of self-reliance and adventure, there’s another of loss and tragedy. Whether you dream of solitude in the wild or just love reading about it from the safety of your warm home, one thing is certain—nature always has the final say....
Over the years,behind-the-scenes storiesabout these films have been shared; and these fun facts only make us appreciate the films even more. Who knew that one of the most quintessential outfits of ‘90s films was bought off a person on the street? Or that some of our favorite moments in...
For example, the price of wheat in the United States, adjusted for inflation, has fallen by about two-thirds in the last 200 years. Since 1950, the world’s per capita food production has increased by about one percent per year. The incidence of famine has diminished, with famines in ...
In order to probe that question, let me first consider the two main theses that have been advanced in relation to it, two mutually exclusive claims about the relation between (objective) facts and (practical) norms. The first of these posits a sharp divide between facts and norms, a wall ...
In the initial stages of the destruction of European Jews, the Nazis forced Jews into ghettos and instigated a policy of planned, indirect annihilation by denying them the basic means of survival. In the Warsaw ghetto in Poland, the largest ghetto, about 1% of the population died each month....
These are ready-to-use World War II worksheets that are perfect for teaching students about World War II (WWII), also known as the Second World War, which was a global war that took place between 1939 to 1945. Most of the world’s countries, including all of the great powers, fought ...
Since 1994, 18,000 people have gone to Ohio to look at these sacred Shawshank sites, bringing in $3 million to the local economy. Who knew that a movie about a banker escaping prison through a poop shoot could be so good for the people of Ohio?
About the Author Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Jack Grayspent 20 years as a principal roof consultant with the Moriarty Corporation, an award-winning building enclosure consultant firm founded in 1967. Mr. Gray has worked in the roofing industry for over 25 years, with training and practical experience...