Introduction The terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001—yeah, we usually call it 9/11—changed things big time. Those terrible events involved four planes being hijacked and used as weapons against key spots in the U.S., like the World Trade Center in NYC and the Pentagon in...
A 2004 film directed by Paul Haggis is based on the interlocking stories of several individuals with different races in America. Crash includes some major actors such as Sandra Bullock, Matt Dillon, and Shaun Toub. Crash is based on racism and prejudices between different groups...
The issue In America, one of the leading causes of death is motor vehicle crashes. According to many studies, seatbelts have been found to be the most effective way to prevent deaths in car accidents. They have been proven to save many lives of people...
The 2004 film, Crash, directed by Paul Haggis is a drama which fundamentally concerns the underlying racial tensions present in society and its effects on various people in Los Angeles post the September 11th terrorist attacks. Over the course of thirty-six hours, the film explores...
Over the past few years, more car accidents have occurred because of texting while driving. In Laurie Roberts’ article, “Is Arizona (finally) ready to ban texting while driving,” she brings up the fact that Arizona is one of the last states that has not yet...
Non-fiction book ‘Berlin: the Downfall 1945’ is a narrative history written by Antony Beevor, which was originally published in 2002. The book is set in the final five months of World War Two in Europe, with a major focus on the Battle for Berlin. It...
Imagine driving down a highway or a busy road, and you feel your cell phone go off in your pocket. You reach down into your pocket and see it’s a snap from your crush as of 8:09 this morning. Without being aware of your surroundings,...
Three days after the Sanchi collided with another ship on the border of Shanghai, China, this 900-foot tanker is still in flames stranding the crew on the ship. 10-foot terrifying waves and dangerous storms adding on to the fire make it nearly impossible to rescue...
Bermuda Triangle, Cargo, Cargo ship, Cause of the crash, China, Danger of exploding, East Asia, East China Sea, Environmental issues with shipping, Evaporation
Introduction From watching the movie “Crash,” I believe we use stereotypes because it is common for us to judge others based on their appearance and behavior. As I go through college, I will encounter people from different cultures who may practice and believe in the...
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Crash
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On October 29, 1929, the Great Depression began, changing the world forever. It affected countless lives, as people could no longer afford food, and daily living became a struggle. By 1933, approximately 13 to 15 million Americans were unemployed (A&E Networks). The many Americans affected...
Relatives and friends are mourning the deaths of 10 Americans, including two families, killed in a New Year’s Eve plane crash in Costa Rica. The dead included two doctors from Clearwater, Florida, and their two children, and a couple from the New York suburb of...
The stock market crash of 1929 during the terrible many people were left homeless because they did not have jobs, without the people having jobs they did not have enough people to pay for their house or food for their children, this made mothers very...
1929, A Monetary History of the United States, Black Monday, Business cycle, Capitalism, Central bank, Debt, Depression, Dow Jones Industrial Average, Economic collapse
Did you know that the Trojan War was all started because of a girl? Well, the Queen of Sparta, Helen, was abducted by Paris the King of Troy. This was one of the many major events that lead to the downfall of Troy. Other events...
Almost all major cryptocurrencies fell on Tuesday and the market slump has extended into Wednesday. The combined value of the more than 1,400 cryptocurrencies in circulation has fallen to about $460 billion on Wednesday from over $800 billion at the start of January, data from...
Ban Ki-moon, Chicago Board of Trade, Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Currency, Futures contract, Futures exchange, Hangul, Hype cycle, Islam in Korea, Japan
The Wahine Disaster, which occurred on April 10, 1968, holds profound significance for New Zealand, impacting its maritime history, safety regulations, and national consciousness. This tragic event, marked by the sinking of the ferry Wahine in the treacherous waters near Wellington, not only resulted in...
The stock market crash of 1929, one of the darkest times in American history, almost seemed to come as a surprise to those who happened to live through it. Due to the luxurious spending habits of the aristocratic, it was a time of opulence and...
1929, Bank, Black Monday, Bretton Woods system, Business cycle, Digital gold currency, Dow Jones Industrial Average, Economic collapse, Gold, Gold as an investment
