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Fantasy Meets Reality: The Influence of Science Fiction Illustrators on Book Success
The world of science fiction is filled with imaginative ideas, futuristic technologies, and otherworldly landscapes. The ability to transport readers to these fantastical realms is one of the most alluring aspects of the genre. In this article, we will explore how science fiction illustrators have played a pivotal role in the success of many books,…… Read More »
25 Interesting Facts About Colleges
Here are 25 Interesting College Facts. 1-5 Interesting College Facts 1. The cost of college textbooks has risen 812% in the past 30 years. That’s more than healthcare costs, housing prices, and college tuitions, all of which have risen faster than the rate of inflation. – Source 2. NBA’s Tim Duncan of the San Antonio…… Read More »
25 Interesting Facts About Libraries
Here are 25 Interesting Library Facts. 1-5 Interesting Facts About Libraries 1. In ancient Egypt, all ships visiting the city were obliged to surrender their books to the library of Alexandria and be copied. The original would be kept in the library and the copy given back to the owner. – Source 2. A high-ranking…… Read More »
Pizza Farms: A Delicious Blend of Agriculture and Education
Have you ever heard of pizza farms? These are unique establishments that either sell pizzas made from ingredients grown on-site, or they function as educational farms that cultivate pizza ingredients, often on a circular piece of land divided into pizza slice-like segments. Some of these farms primarily focus on selling pizzas. They have gained significant… Read More »
How Can I Help My College-Bound Child Pay for Their Education?
Figuring out how to pay for your child’s college is an important thing for parents and their children to figure out together. College is even more expensive than it was in the past, and it usually requires you to throw together money from several different sources. Paying for your child’s education may seem even more…… Read More »
College Majors and Marriage Rates by Age 30
A research study examined the influence of one’s college major on the likelihood of being married by the age of 30. Education, Plant Science, and Microbiology majors had the highest marriage rates, with 70-80% of them being married by age 30. Conversely, majors in Geography, Theater Arts, Music, Philosophy, and International Relations experienced the lowest… Read More »
From Punishment to Pioneering: Thurgood Marshall’s Constitutional Journey
Once, a school principal disciplined a mischievous student by making them sit in the basement and read the U.S. Constitution. That student, Thurgood Marshall, memorized the entire document in the process. Later in life, Marshall achieved the historic milestone of becoming the first African American Supreme Court Justice. As a civil rights advocate, he played… Read More »
Online Education Shift Neutralizes Appearance-based Bias in Grading
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the transition to online learning revealed an interesting change in academic performance. Research shows that attractive female students, who were previously found to receive higher grades, experienced a leveling of this advantage when classes moved to a virtual format. This finding suggests that biases based on physical appearance may have played… Read More »
Fraternity Membership: GPA Impact and Future Earnings Boost
In 2019, researchers at Union College conducted a study that discovered that although joining a fraternity in college led to a decrease in a student’s GPA by an average of 0.25 points, it also resulted in a substantial 36% increase in their future earnings. This finding highlights the potential trade-off between academic performance and long-term… Read More »