a city in nevada where you can ski and play golf on the same day.

the founder and ceo of amazon. the first person ever worth $200 billion.

he is coming to our biggest little city*. he will speak at the reno-tahoe international airport saturday.

a defense mechanism.

a historic site where the first successful english colony was founded in america. it was named after the king, james i.

official agreement between two or more sides of a political issue.

versatile man, postmaster, foreign ambassador, scientist, inventor, and writer who was able to retire at age 40. he helped draft the declaration of independence too.

samuel adams was often called the firebrand of the american revolution." a few months after the boston massacre, adams called for "committees of correspondence" in every colony. by 1774, these committees were exchanging news and ideas, which helped build a sense of national unity.

theodore roosevelt was born to a wealthy new york family that traced its roots back to the dutch colonial era. weak and sickly as a boy, he became devoted to physical fitness as a man.

after serving as police commissioner of new york city, assistant secretary of the navy, and hero of the spanish american war, he became governor of new york. in 1900, republican leaders nominated him to run for vice president-usually an unimportant position-with presidential candidate mckinley, to keep him quiet.

roosevelt was an active and popular president, and at 42, the youngest man to serve in the office. he said the presidency provided a "bully pulpit" that allowed him to air his views, using his personality to force the government to take responsibility. senator la follette may have summed him up best by saying that "roosevelt made reform respectable in the united states."

(see: teddy bear)

a philosopher whom i adore. also has a blog in which he puts forward his opinions weekly. it is really worth reading in a world where it is hard to find refined opinions and information.

a society that erects taboos against a discussion of historical events and institutes related prohibitions cannot have a democratic future.

am i right?

means public toilet in ancient times. the public toilets of ephesus

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a country in north america known for its rich cultural heritage, vibrant traditions, and diverse landscapes ranging from beaches to mountains. mexico is famous for its ancient civilizations, including the maya and aztecs, and its influence on global cuisine, art, and music.

capital: mexico city (ciudad de mexico)

population: approximately 129 million people (2024 estimate).
cuisine: tacos, tamales, mole, and tequila have become global culinary staples.
festivals: dia de los muertos (day of the dead) is a vibrant celebration honoring ancestors with colorful altars and traditions.
art: iconic figures like frida kahlo and diego rivera have left a lasting impact on the art world.