Let’s Build a Computer #2 (Half-Adders)

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In the last lesson we learned about binary numbers, which are the way computers understand numbers. The next thing we will now study is how we can build simple hardware to add numbers. Once we can add numbers, we can do any math operation, like subtraction, multiplication and division that will be covered later. Being […]

The Dust Bowl

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The Dust Bowl is known now as a drought and a long period of sandstorms that targeted mainly Texas, Oklahoma, and surrounding prairie states. Pre-Dust Bowl, farms were spreading and multiplying like rabbits.  The long, sturdy grass roots that anchored much soil in place was replaced by shallow and pliable wheat roots. This was during the […]

Traditional Christmas Foods From Around the World

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Christmas is truly upon us now! I’m quite sure you’re all looking forward to gathering around the Christmas tree, spending time with families, reconnecting with friends, exchanging gifts, and unwrapping presents. And let’s not forget one of the things we’re also looking forward to the most—that is indulging in the delectable Christmas feast served at […]

Whiff of the World: Statue of Liberty

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The Statue of Liberty was a gift from France on October 18, 1886. It was designed by a French sculptor named Frederic Bartholdi. The statue depicts Libertas, the Roman goddess of liberty. She holds a tabula ansata in her left hand which has Roman numerals inscribed in it. JULY IV MDCCLXXVI: July 4, 1776. Weight […]

Remembering Stormfur – Warrior Cats

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Let’s remember Stonefur’s Last Battle (Warrior Cats) Take a moment to honor Stonefur. He protected Featherpaw and Stormpaw (Feathertail and Stormfur) even at the cost of his own life. I still hate Tigerstar – He was so cruel and diminished every cat in his path. Poor ShadowcClan also – They couldn’t take it any more…they […]

Hominid Development (Part 2)

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Modern humans developed over a period of millions of years.  Here is a summary of what we know based on fossil records. Australopithecus: The remains of Australopithecus were mostly found in “East Africa”. The Australopithecus  brain was roughly 35% of the size of the modern human brain. The Australopithecus female stood between 1.2m and 1.4 […]

Struggling With Depression

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Life in the 21st century – anything but boring, and honestly pretty challenging and stressful all the time! We all have real life pressures, struggles, and difficulties to face every day! Everything from academic/achievement pressures to family friction/conflict, from social struggles to navigating complicated friendships, real world battles to personal/internal problems. Sometimes when life is […]

3 Improvements Minecraft Should Add

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Minecraft is a very improved game. With 1.18 just coming out and caves being expanded, there are more opportunities than ever to stretch and improve. Let’s go over some upgrades Minecraft should add that would enhance our gameplay. Number 1: Ender Dragon Eggs I have not heard of a Minecraft player that does not want […]