The black death was thought to have been originally introduced to most of Europe through some trading ships that arrived on the coast of Rome. The boat was immediately quarantined, but it was too late. The deadly virus spread rapidly across the continent, taking with it the lives of thousands. The black death’s symptoms included …
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Raw vs Cooked Foods
Some foods are healthier raw than cooked, while some foods are healthier cooked than raw. Today I’m going to cover some of each. Examples of foods that are healthier raw include, broccoli, onions, garlic, and cabbage. Some examples of foods that are better cooked include aspagross, mushrooms, spinach, tomatoes, carrots, potatoes, and most meats. The …
Science 7 #71: How to Tell If You Are Drinking Enough Water
Drinking water is an essential activity in our daily lives, as water is one of the most necessary requirements for survival. In short, you will die if you go without water for a length of time. But how can you tell how much water you need? In this short article I’m going to answer that …
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History 7 *wrong topic*: The Renaissance
The Renaissance was a revival of the arts (literature, painting, sculpting, etc) and was the time of some of the most famous artists and poets in all of history. Leonardo Da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Petrarch are a few. The Renaissance was also the beginning of many new styles of painting and poetry. It also emulated …
Science 7 #70: Stress
Stress occurs when something unexpected and/or harmful that could require quick action takes place. The brain’s reaction is to prime your body for quick movement and in doing so releases a chemical called cortisol. Chronic Stress occurs when you are constantly being stressed for a long period of time, like when you are under a …
English 7 #70: Genres
A genre is a writing style that depicts a certain mood of writing in order to make the reader think and feel about the story in a certain way. Here are some examples of genres: Fantasy, Comedy, Science Fiction, and Mythology. That’s just to name a few. Genres inflict certain emotions on the reader in …
History 7 #65 William Wallace
William Wallace was a Scottish hero who led the Scottish rebellion against England, and while he failed, he inspired Robert the Bruce to attempt again and he succeed in winning the freedom of the Scots. William Wallace was born in Elderslie and grew up under the English rule. He was the one person who would …
English Lesson #65: If I was Robinson Crusoe
If I was stranded on an island like Robinson Crusoe and I had two items to have, they would be a 3-in-one solar panel, battery charger, and lantern. Of course it comes with batteries. The other item would be a taser, for then I could kill small game, and stun larger game that I could …
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Marco Polo: History Lesson 60
Marco Polo was one of the most famous travelers in history, being the first man to record his travels throughout China and the eastern countries. His book about the topic, The Travels of Marco Polo greatly influenced other great travelers, such as Christopher Columbus, who had a copy of Marco’s book on his voyage to …