Are prisons efficient? There are many arguments for and against this question, which is a hotly debated topic. No, prisons are inefficient. They fail at rehabilitating prisoners and stopping them from recommitting a crime. Why? Prisons have flaws such as overcrowded prisons, the risk of the mental health degradation of its prisoners, the risk of …
Cryptography has changed since it was first conceptualized. It dates back to Ancient Egypt and has since become very relevant today. No longer is cryptography just used in the military or to hide clever ciphers into riddles; it has become a staple of security today in modern-day encryption technology. But how did this come to …
One day, Mom asked me to go to the attic to search for her lost jewelry from when she was young. While rummaging through the items, I stumbled upon a book without a title. Its opening sentence read, “A long time ago, a hero slew the dragon and saved the city from destruction.” The book …
Since the beginning of school, two people have been great friends. They were like sisters. They worked together on everything. They often had sleepovers as well. Iris and Naomi were their names. Naomi was like a cat, sensitive and intuitive, while Iris was like a dog, energetic and outgoing. They got along incredibly well considering …
There are many people in the world; some have siblings, some do not. Are you an only child, or do you have siblings? The average percentage of only children in families worldwide is approximately 20%; the other 80% are people with siblings. I’ve been an only child for ten years, but now, I have my …
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Phones have helped make people’s lives easier and better. There are even apps on weather, news, and maps. Technology has also made phones even better, like how phones can zoom in pretty far. But what was the first smartphone like? And how did it evolve? To find the answers that we need, let’s dive …
According to Oberlo.com, 2.64 billion people are shopping online as of 2023. This number will continue to rise through 2025. The question is, “What causes this rise in online shopping?” In this essay, we will explore the different reasons why more and more people are shopping online. Before diving deep into this topic, it’s …
The Fellowship of the Ring go off on their quest to Mordor to stop Sauron’s plan to conquer Middle-Earth. Bilbo Baggins and the dwarves of Thorin Oakenshield go on a journey to reclaim the dwarves’ gold from Smaug. These were the tales the legendary writer J. R. R. Tolkien wrote to pass the time. Unwittingly, …
Have you ever wondered why people exercise? Why do people put their bodies through such stress when working out so hard? Exercise is essential to a healthy lifestyle. It can help you manage stress and avoid health issues while enhancing energy, appearance, and strength. It can also help control and manage your appetite and keep …
Since the late twentieth century, we have depended on single-use plastics for their affordability, convenience, and accessibility. Because plastic has been so embedded in our lives, the demand for this material is high. This caused corporations to produce more, making us uncontrollably accumulate waste. Although plastic-made products help improve our quality of life because of …
