The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw the peak in the production of tsantsas. While the increased demand is suspected to have led to an increase in head hunting, this increased trade also led to increased
Perhaps you're familiar with formaldehyde in this specific — if not morbid — context. If not, you surely remember it from biology class. It's that chemical used to preserve specimens. It has been for centuries, in fact. Dead animals (or organs) are injected with the chemical to stop d...
We're unhappy enough for capitalism to have many more centuries of invention and creativity to it.人们不开心的程度，用往后几世纪资本主义下激发的发明和创意来填补都还绰绰有余。Six, be confident.第六，要有自信。So many bad self-help books are about confidence.很多差劲的励志书籍都在谈论自信。It ...
People living in the 21st century have a better life quality than the people who lived in the previous centuries. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words. Task 2...
Cebu’s colonial heritage is on full display at this military defence structure dating back centuries. Established in 1565 as part of the first Spanish settlement in the Philippines, the wooden fort was rebuilt twice – the stone structure made in 1738 is what remains standing today, wit...
Though scientists warn that global warming will likely continue for centuries because of the long natural processes involved, there are a few things we can do to decrease the effects. Basically, they all boil down to this: Don't use as much of the stuff that creates greenhouse gases. On a...
The beauty of storytelling lies in its limitless possibilities—but not everything makes for an engaging read. For centuries, writers have studied what makes a story compelling. Through this, five essential elements have emerged. 1Setting
Socrates made this observation centuries before humans successfully placed an object in Earth's orbit. And yet the Greek philosopher seemed to grasp how valuable a view from space might be, even if he didn't know how to achieve it.
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Centuries back, astrolabes were a high-tech invention that led astronomers to navigate and calculate distances above the horizon. What's the difference between a sextant and an astrolabe? A sextant was used even before astrolabes came into existence. The primary purpose of a sextant was to ...