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The Panama Canal
The Panama Canal is one of the most significant engineering feats in history, providing a critical maritime shortcut between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Spanning 50 miles (80 kilometers) across the Isthmus of Panama, the canal greatly reduces the travel
The Mexican Drug Cartels
Today the Mexican Cartel supplies 70% of cocaine, fentanyl, heroin, marijuana, and methamphetamine in the United States, an industry that has been responsible for the deaths of 150,000 people from 2006-2012. (Beittel, Mexico: Organized crime and drug trafficking organizations). The economic
Christian Denominations
If you have studied the evolution of Christianity, you may already know the seven major Christian denominations: Anglican / Episcopal, Assembly of God, Baptist, Lutheran, Methodist, Presbyterian, and Roman Catholic. While the various types of Christianity share some basic beliefs,
Cultures of the Middle East
The many cultures of the Middle East Culture, a shared set of traditions, belief systems, and behaviors, is shaped by history, religion, ethnic identity, language, and nationality, among other factors. The Middle East consists of approximately 20 countries, with many
Things to Do in Paris
Paris has retained its place as the leading city destination in the world, according to Euromonitor International’s latest report, and it’s not hard to see why. Being a Paris local, I may be biased, but the French capital really does
What is a Cult?
A cult is an organized group whose purpose is to dominate cult members through psychological manipulation and pressure strategies. Cults are usually headed by a powerful leader who isolates members from the rest of society. Some individuals who join cults
Boeing Whistleblower’s Death
An ABC affiliate reported Friday that Boeing whistleblower John “Mitch” Barnett told a close family friend, “If anything happens to me, it’s not suicide.” The report came six days after Barnett, who was preparing for the third day of a
Identifying Psychopaths
You may have heard about psychopaths from famous films or books. Perhaps Alfred Hitchcock’s Norman Bates springs to mind, a crazed man donning an old wig, stabbing people to death in a deserted motel. You might be surprised to know
Yemen: A Brief History
One of the world’s worst humanitarian crises is unfolding in Yemen. Even before the current war, this desert nation on the edge of the Arabian Peninsula, home to 28 million people, was already the poorest country in the Arab world.