Niko Tinbergen was a Nobel Prize winner in physiology and medicine (1973), a zoologist who published what is considered the first handbook on ethology, a prisoner of the Nazi army in The Netherlands and later a lecturer of ethology at the Oxford University. Dr. Nikolass Tinbergen passed away on the 21st of December 1988 in Oxford, England. Nikolass or 'Niko', as he was popularly known, was born in The Hague in The Netherlands in 1907 as the third of the five children … [Read more...]
Education Category
Our education section is dedicated to all those smart people (and those who wish to be smart) in the world. We like to think of these articles as those topics and subjects we would have liked to learn more about in school and college ... but unfortunately, did not ... probably because we were too busy looking for the next party. Curious to learn more about people and the world we live in? Then, likely you will love this section. Enjoy.
Why You Should Study Geography
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Do you know your place in the world? That question can have a lot of different meanings. It might refer to your status in society, your profession, or even your attitude towards the people around you. However, the literal meaning of “your place in the world” is also worth examining. Understanding the geography of your town, your region, your country, and even that of your world can add a lot to the quality of your life. Even if you never plan on leaving … [Read more...]
Tips On Writing A College Paper
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If there is anything that college can promise you, it is that you will have to write a lot of papers. Almost every single class you have in college will probably include a final research paper or essay. Even if it is not required, many professors will offer extra credit papers of some kind. Today, so many people have failed to grasp the finer details of the English language. High schools just don’t seem to provide students with the knowledge they need for a … [Read more...]
Chickens in the City
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A Look The Cultural Shift That Allow Chickens In Urban Communities The chickens have officially come home to roost! A number of cities around the country now allow residents to own chickens and raise them at home. Cities like New York City, Cleveland Heights, Portland, Oakland, and Chicago now allowing residents to raise chickens. Chickens are Residents Too! Each city has slightly different rules about how they must be maintained and the number that a single … [Read more...]
What Are Decimals?
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Everyone remembers learning about decimals at school. Even if you don’t remember much about it, you will recall the long lists of numbers and the strange “moving” of the point when decimals are multiplied or divided by any multiple of 10. It can seem complicated at first to work with decimals, but if you can remember a few basic concepts and a couple of rules, it becomes a lot easier. Where should you start? Decimals are just fractions. A number with a decimal … [Read more...]
