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Biology
Space Dogs: Belka and Strelka
Following the fall of the Nazis in World War II, the Soviet Union and the United States locked themselves into…
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Philosophy
Ancient Greece and Philosophy
In high school, we often heard our philosophy teachers say: “Philosophy began in Ancient Greece.” What is philosophy, anyway? While…
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Philosophy
Peter Singer: The Most Influential Living Philosopher
Australian philosopher Peter Singer is widely considered “the world’s most influential living philosopher.” A leading figure in the utilitarian tradition,…
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Animals
When Hungry, He Is Not Himself: The Bear
Picture an animal that stands eight feet tall, weighs over a thousand pounds, and is equipped with powerful claws and…
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Other
Bildungsroman: Character Development and Learning in Literature
Shall we start by dusting off our memories and reliving some of our past experiences? Have you ever been moved…
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Other
John Rawls and Softened Capitalism
Throughout your life, especially if you’ve spent any time in university circles, you’ve inevitably bumped into two clashing ideas: Capitalism…
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Animals
The Desert’s Loyal Minions: Meerkats
These adorable creatures, scientifically known as Suricata suricatta and commonly called meerkats, are the most loyal and hardworking residents of…
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History
The Birth of Football in Turkey
What do you think is the most-watched and most profitable thing in our country today? Is it movies? TV shows?…
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Other
Persepolis: A Coming-of-Age Story Amidst War
Persepolis, the graphic novel illustrated by Marjane Satrapi and later adapted into a film, serves as a crossroads for many…
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Animals
The Big Story of Tiny Creatures: Ants
Don't be fooled by their size; never underestimate this tiny community, one of the most fascinating, populous, and ancient societies…
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