The word magazine once referred not to a type of periodical, but to a storehouse. Then, in 1731, Edward Cave founded The Gentleman’s Magazine. Considered the first English-language magazine in the modern sense of the word, the London-based publication was a monthly “storehouse” of news and commentary. It reached a wide audience with its extensive distribution system and remained in print for nearly 200 years. What famous writer found his first writing job at the magazine? Discuss
Month: December 2020
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Aristotle
Education is an ornament in prosperity and a refuge in adversity. Discuss
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The Antarctic Treaty Is Signed (1959)
Following 18 months of successful international cooperation and research on the icy, southern continent, 12 countries signed a treaty officially designating Antarctica a non-militarized international region to be used solely for scientific purposes. Today, scientists perform research there year-round, with citizens of multiple nations working side by side. In 2006, an unusual legal situation arose when New Zealand police were unable to fully investigate what suspicious incident in Antarctica? Discuss
Romania National Day
The national holiday of Romania has been celebrated since 1990, after the fall of the Romanian Communist Party head Nicolae Ceausescu, with military parades, speeches, and a holiday from work. This day marks the unification in 1918 of Romania and Transylvania and the formation of the Romanian state within its present-day boundaries. Romania’s full independence had been recognized in 1878, but Transylvania had remained outside the new state. On December 1, a Romanian assembly passed the resolution of unity celebrated on National Day. Discuss
have (got) (someone) pegged as (something)
To distinctly regard someone as being a certain type of person. Watch the video
Rammed Earth
Used in construction since ancient times, rammed earth is a building material made by compacting and drying a stiff mixture of earth and water. Some of the oldest forts in the Middle East and China were made from rammed earth, and it has been used in contemporary structures in Japan and Britain. Formed into blocks or walls, it has good insulating and fireproofing properties and makes strong, durable buildings. The material usually costs nothing. How long do rammed earth walls take to fully cure? Discuss