The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) controls film distribution, combats illegal copying, and administers film ratings. Founded in 1922, the MPAA created the Production Code, which was replaced in 1967 by the current rating system. The MPAA has been criticized for its rating system, alleged monopoly, and copyright infringement. However, the partnership with major […]
The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) controls film distribution, combats piracy, and administers film ratings. Founded in 1922, it created the Production Code and later the rating system. Criticisms include allowing more violence in PG-13 films and allegations of monopolistic behavior. However, affiliation with the MPAA can make distribution easier and benefit film producers […]
New research suggests early humans may have been in North America 130,000 years ago, based on mastodon bones found in San Diego in 1992. The bones show signs of impact and were found near five large stones that may have been used as hammers and anvils. Attempts at radiocarbon dating were unsuccessful, so uranium-thorium dating […]
The Aztecs, Incas, and Mayas are indigenous peoples of Central and South America. The Aztecs settled in Mexico City and domesticated plants like cocoa and vanilla. The Incas were skilled in mathematics and built roads and buildings. The Mayans were talented potters and weavers, created underground rainwater storage tanks, and had advanced mathematics and writing […]
Indigenous people of North America, also known as Native or First Nations, have lived in the area for thousands of years. Common groups include Cherokee, Cheyenne, Cree, Haida, Iroquois, Mi’kmaq, Navajo, and Ojibwe, each with unique cultures and histories. Indigenous people of North America are also called Native or Native Americans and First Nations. Indigenous […]
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