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What Is Ekphrastic Poetry?
thoughtco.com - by Jackie Craven
How Poets Engage With Art Ekphrastic poetry explores art. Using a rhetorical device known as ekphrasis, the poet engages with a painting, drawing, …
Science
Interesting Facts About the Harp Seal
thoughtco.com - by Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D.
The harp seal (Pagophilus groenlandicus), also known as the saddleback seal, is a true seal best known for its adorable furry white pups. It gets its …
Brett Kavanaugh
Top 5 Supreme Court Scandals
thoughtco.com - by Robert Longley
If your knowledge of Supreme Court scandals begins and ends with the tumultuous Senate confirmation process of Justice Brett Kavanaugh in October …
Jesus
Biography of Athanasius, Bishop of Alexandria
thoughtco.com - by Mary Fairchild
This fourth century bishop spent his life defending Christianity Athanasius of Alexandria is revered today as one of the most important voices in the …
Top 10
What's a Good PSAT Score?
thoughtco.com - by Kelly Roell
See the latest national data for PSAT scores If you have taken the new PSAT that first launched in October 2015, you may be wondering how your scores …
Beware the Krampus!
thoughtco.com - by Patti Wigington
If you live in Bavaria or some parts of Germany, you may be very familiar with the scary Christmas creature known as the Krampus. Let's take a look …
Science
How to Find the Aries Constellation
thoughtco.com - by Carolyn Collins Petersen
The constellation Aries, one of the oldest-known star patterns, is located right next to the constellation Taurus. Discover how to find Aries and its …
Science
How to Find the Phoenix Constellation in the Night Sky
thoughtco.com - by Carolyn Collins Petersen
The constellation Phoenix is a southern-hemisphere star pattern. Named after the mythical bird, Phoenix is part of a larger grouping of …
Science
How to Find the Aquarius Constellation in the Night Sky
thoughtco.com - by Carolyn Collins Petersen
The Aquarius constellation is one of several water-related star patterns in the sky. Take some time to look for this constellation in the night sky …
Science
How Many Eyes Do Spiders Have?
thoughtco.com - by Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D.
Most spiders have eight eyes, but some species have six, four, two, or even no eyes. Even within a single species, the number of eyes may vary, but …
Science
Amazing Manta Ray Facts
thoughtco.com - by Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D.
Manta rays are the largest rays in the world. There are at least two species of mantas. Manta birostris is the giant oceanic manta and Manta alfredi is …
Science
Fascinating Facts About the Biggest Octopus in the World
thoughtco.com - by Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D.
The biggest octopus in the world The giant Pacific octopus (Enteroctopus dofleini), also known as the North Pacific giant octopus, is the largest and …
Free Trade
What Is Free Trade? Definition, Theories, Pros, and Cons
thoughtco.com - by Robert Longley
In the simplest of terms, free trade is the total absence of government policies restricting the import and export of goods and services. While …
Science
Henri Becquerel and the Serendipitous Discovery of Radioactivity
thoughtco.com - by Alane Lim
Antoine Henri Becquerel (born December 15, 1852 in Paris, France), known as Henri Becquerel, was a French physicist who discovered radioactivity, a …
PGA Tour
Golfer Retief Goosen Is a 2-Time U.S. Open Champ
thoughtco.com - by Brent Kelley
Retief Goosen is a two-time major championship winner in golf. His place as one of the best South African golfers ever was cemented by his election …
U.S. Army
Grenada Invasion: History and Significance
thoughtco.com - by Robert Longley
On October 25, 1983, nearly 2,000 United States Marines led an invasion of the Caribbean island nation of Grenada. Given the codename "Operation …
Science
Classical Conditioning: Definition and Examples
thoughtco.com - by Cynthia Vinney
Classical conditioning is a theory of learning that posits that when a naturally occurring stimulus and an environmental stimulus are repeatedly …
Book Reviews
7 Independent Reading Activities to Increase Literacy
thoughtco.com - by Kris Bales
Independent reading is time set aside during the school day for children to read silently to themselves or quietly to a buddy. Providing a minimum of …
Mary Shelley
Life of Boris Karloff: Frankenstein and Beyond
thoughtco.com - by Christopher McKittrick
The Career of a Hollywood Horror Legend Actor Boris Karloff (born William Henry Pratt; November 2, 1887–February 2, 1969) is chiefly remembered by …
Universal Pictures
The History of Classic Universal Monsters Movies
thoughtco.com - by Christopher McKittrick
Dracula, Frankenstein, the Mummy, and the Wolf Man in Classic Films The most dominant imagery of classic horror monsters like Dracula, Frankenstein's …
South Carolina
Sherbert v. Verner: Case, Arguments, Impact
thoughtco.com - by Elianna Spitzer
Can a state restrict an individual's right to free religious exercise? In Sherbert v. Verner (1963), the Supreme Court ruled that a state must have a …
Middle School
Build Community with These 10 Team-Building Activities for Middle School
thoughtco.com - by Kris Bales
The middle school years are often a difficult time of transition for pre-teens, academically, emotionally, and socially. Cliques form and, according …
Science
Understanding the Pros and Cons of Protectionism
thoughtco.com - by Robert Longley
Protectionism is a type of trade policy by which governments attempt to prevent or limit competition from other countries. While it may provide some …
The Arts
Life and Work of Alphonse Mucha, Czech Art Nouveau Poster Artist
thoughtco.com - by Bill Lamb
Alphonse Mucha (July 24, 1860–July 14, 1939) was a Czech illustrator and painter. He best-remembered for his Art Nouveau posters of plays staged in …
The Oscars
Biography of Telly Savalas, Actor Who Played Detective Kojak
thoughtco.com - by Bill Lamb
Aristotelis "Telly" Savalas (January 21, 1922–January 22, 1994) was an actor best known for his title role in the 1970s Kojak TV series. He earned an …
Note-Taking
What Are the Best Work Study Jobs?
thoughtco.com - by McKenzie Perkins
Finding a part-time job during college can be daunting—not to mention figuring out how to schedule your job in between your classes, extracurricular …
Foreign Policy
The Logan Act: The Odd History of a Federal Law That's Never Enforced
thoughtco.com - by Robert McNamara
The odd history of the federal law that is never enforced The Logan Act is an early federal law that prohibits private citizens from conducting …
New Jersey
What Was the New Jersey Plan?
thoughtco.com - by Robert McNamara
The rejected constitutional proposal that led to a historic compromise The New Jersey Plan was a proposal for the structure of the U.S. federal …
Aristotle
Who Was Aristotle Onassis, Jackie Kennedy's Second Husband?
thoughtco.com - by Robert McNamara
Aristotle Onassis was a Greek shipping magnate and a wealthy international celebrity. His fame increased enormously in October 1968 when he married …
MBA
How Long Does It Take to Get an MBA?
thoughtco.com - by Karen Schweitzer
How long it takes to get an MBA degree depends on where you study. In the United States, traditional MBA programs take approximately two years of …

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What Is Ekphrastic Poetry?

Interesting Facts About the Harp Seal

Top 5 Supreme Court Scandals

Biography of Athanasius, Bishop of Alexandria

What's a Good PSAT Score?

Beware the Krampus!

How to Find the Aries Constellation

How to Find the Phoenix Constellation in the Night Sky

How to Find the Aquarius Constellation in the Night Sky

How Many Eyes Do Spiders Have?

Amazing Manta Ray Facts

Fascinating Facts About the Biggest Octopus in the World

What Is Free Trade? Definition, Theories, Pros, and Cons

Henri Becquerel and the Serendipitous Discovery of Radioactivity

Golfer Retief Goosen Is a 2-Time U.S. Open Champ

Grenada Invasion: History and Significance

Classical Conditioning: Definition and Examples

7 Independent Reading Activities to Increase Literacy

Life of Boris Karloff: Frankenstein and Beyond

The History of Classic Universal Monsters Movies

Sherbert v. Verner: Case, Arguments, Impact

Build Community with These 10 Team-Building Activities for Middle School

Understanding the Pros and Cons of Protectionism

Life and Work of Alphonse Mucha, Czech Art Nouveau Poster Artist

Biography of Telly Savalas, Actor Who Played Detective Kojak

What Are the Best Work Study Jobs?

The Logan Act: The Odd History of a Federal Law That's Never Enforced

What Was the New Jersey Plan?

Who Was Aristotle Onassis, Jackie Kennedy's Second Husband?

How Long Does It Take to Get an MBA?