Some of the thriving ancient civilizations that failed include the Indus, Maya, Anasazi, Khmer, Cahokia, Çatalhöyük, Polynesians of Easter Island, and Vikings. The collapse of these ancient societies is believed to have been caused by some bizarre reasons. Quite a few ancient societies, like the Chinese and Egyptians, managed to recover by transforming themselves. Rome, the … [Read more...] about 5 Bizarre Reasons These Ancient Societies Failed
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What’s It Like Living in a Secluded Cult in the 21st Century
Cults, their leaders and beliefs, and their demises continue to come and go. Terrifying cults include the School of Prophets, Love Has Won, Heaven’s Gate, the Manson Family, Children of God, and the Branch Davidians. These and other ideological organizations, known as cults around the globe, all operate on similar principles. A strong leader typically heads a cult and … [Read more...] about What’s It Like Living in a Secluded Cult in the 21st Century
Is It Still Worth It to Go to College?
A college education has been an instrumental part of the American dream. A university degree was the key to all of the other hallmarks of middle-class life--a steady 9 to 5 job in an office, the ability to save up for a down payment on a home and pay off a mortgage in 20 years, no major financial worries. In short, a college education symbolized the security and prosperity that … [Read more...] about Is It Still Worth It to Go to College?
Why Do People Fear Vaccines?
The term “vaccine hesitancy” is relatively new, but the worries about vaccines go back to when vaccines were first developed in the 18th century. The unease about vaccines has been based on various reasons, including environmental and alternative health reasons, false reports of links between vaccination, and various developmental problems. However, most of these fears have … [Read more...] about Why Do People Fear Vaccines?
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