A couple of weeks ago I visited Auschwitz, one of the most iconic locations of mass murder in the world. Before my visit, I possessed a rudimentary understanding of the Holocaust like any student who paid a moderate amount of attention in history class. However, there is something about visualization that takes knowledge beyond the …
It’s that time of the year again! It’s the time to pull out dusty summer coolers, amass copious supplies of burgers, buns, and Bud Lights, stockpile fireworks you agreed to use for “agricultural purposes” (yeah, right), and drape porches and patios in that all American symbol of patriotism—the US flag. Ahhh yes. God bless America. …
WARNING! Potentially depressing/disturbing article below!! Read at your own risk!! (Haha I know… now you’re curious. That was pretty mean of me. I’m sorry.) In a Nutshell… Information is always condensed. Science, math, history, English and every single subject taught today is condensed into “nutshell” versions to become more appealing to the public. Ideally, the “nutshell” …
Hello world. I, with the pleasure of my family (2 brothers, a father, mother, and my best friend from New Zealand—who has since become an honorary member of the family), recently had the opportunity and pleasure to spend a week visiting Cuba. It was quite an enlightening experience, so much so, that I’ve decided to …
*Disclaimers: For the religious and non-religious alike (I’m sure you saw the title of this post and were about to be offended. Just hold off for a bit. Save your outburst). I am no artist. My most sincere apologies for the lamentable graphics. For illustration purposes, assume for a moment that the human brain is …