a technology company founded in 1998 by larry page and sergey brin at stanford university. headquarters located in mountain view, california. (see: googleplex) (see: google search)
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google
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facebook
social media platform that knows you better than your close friends. it can analyze your personality and tendencies after your 8 facebook likes.
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donald trump
if i’ve learned anything from my major, and if all the articles and research have taught me a bit about social science, it’s that it is impossible for him to win the election.
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tecumseh
tecumseh, a powerful shawnee i chief, made a strong alliance of the tribes along the western american frontier in what is now michigan and indiana. in november 1811. the governor of the indiana territory, william henry harrison, launched an attack on warriors led by tecumseh's brother. the fierce battle of tippecanoe was a draw. however, it was discovered that some of tecumseh's warriors had used british weapons, adding to the demand for war. after war was declared, general harrison led a force into canada, where he defeated the british and indians at the battle of the thames. tecumseh was killed there. without his leadership, his confederacy quickly collapsed.
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eddie rickenbacker
eddie rickenbacker was a businessman and race car driver before he joined the american expeditionary force (aef) to fly combat planes in france. he was america's top "ace" in the aef because of his 26 "scores"-enemy planes he shot down. rickenbacker received both the french croix de guerre award and the congressional medal of honor.
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hard questions
can a lie become a truth?
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chair
an antique chair that was designed to read... from the 1800's. image
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don quixote
the first modern novel of the west.
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bitcoin
bitcoin is the solution to a problem. started trading it in 2016.
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carpe diem
seize the day.
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stonewall jackson
one of virginia's outstanding officers and a deeply religious man, jackson proved to be a courageous battlefield leader. in the first battle of the war, an officer declared, "there is jackson, standing like a stone wall!" the nickname stuck. jackson's skillful use of speed and surprise fit perfectly with general lee's strategies.
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chaos theory
the chaos theory is a branch of mathematics that studies the behavior of dynamic systems that are highly sensitive to initial conditions, also known as the butterfly effect. this means that small differences in initial conditions can lead to significantly different outcomes over time.
one example of the chaos theory in action is the behavior of a pendulum. if a pendulum is set in motion, it will swing back and forth in a predictable pattern. however, if the initial push is slightly off, the pendulum will start to swing in a slightly different pattern. as time goes on, the differences in the swing become more and more pronounced, eventually leading to completely different behaviors.
another example of the chaos theory is the prediction of weather patterns. small differences in temperature and air pressure can lead to significantly different weather patterns, making it difficult to accurately predict the weather more than a few days in advance.
overall, the chaos theory helps to explain why it is often difficult to predict the long-term behavior of complex systems, even when we have a good understanding of the individual components of the system. -
nepal
nepal is a beautiful country located at the foothill of himalayas. one of the richest country in forest and water resources, nepal is a must visit country for the travelers . whether you're seeking adventure, spiritual enrichment, or simply a peaceful escape, nepal offers a captivating and diverse experience that will leave you enchanted and inspired.
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antilia (building)
antilia is a private residence in the south mumbai district of mumbai, india, notable for its stature as one of the most valuable private homes in the world. named after the mythical island in the atlantic, antilia is a 27-story skyscraper with a height exceeding 170 meters (560 feet). the building is owned by mukesh ambani, the chairman of reliance industries, one of india's largest conglomerates.
designed by the chicago-based architects perkins and will, with construction managed by the australian company leighton holdings, antilia is distinguished by its unique design inspired by the lotus and the sun. the structure features a high degree of customization and includes extraordinary elements such as a multi-story garage capable of holding 168 cars, three helipads, gardens, a temple, guest suites, health level with fitness facilities, and an ice room infused with artificial snow.
antilia employs a construction philosophy that adheres to the principles of vaastu shastra, a traditional indian system akin to feng shui, ensuring that energy flows optimally throughout the towering structure. its design incorporates a series of staggered double-story garden floors intended to sustain the integration of nature even at soaring heights.
not just a marvel of luxury, antilia is also engineered to withstand an earthquake of magnitude 8 on the richter scale, reflecting a blend of ultra-luxury with robust practicality. its construction and opulence have stirred a mix of admiration and controversy, representing a beacon of economic disparity yet remaining a hallmark of architectural innovation and personal wealth. image -
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