The French ban on the Muslim hijab, including other religious symbols, was signed into law in 2004 and enforced in state schools. The ban was controversial, with supporters saying it frees Muslim women from oppression, while opposition groups argue it imposes Western culture and erodes Muslim traditions. Protests against the ban ended due to extremist […]
US prisoners cannot have cash, so they use commodities as currency. Cigarettes were popular until banned in 2014, now canned mackerel is commonly used. Other currencies include postage stamps, energy bars, and instant coffee. The US has the highest incarceration rate in the world, with a disproportionate number of African American prisoners. Prisoners in the […]
The Prohibition Amendment, enacted in 1920, banned the manufacture and sale of alcohol in the US, leading to a huge underground market and organized crime. The Temperance Movement, which called for the ban of all alcohol use, was largely successful in passing anti-alcohol laws in two-thirds of all US states. The Prohibition Amendment was ratified […]
Ban mian is a healthy and popular dish in China, Singapore, and Malaysia, consisting of egg noodles in a savory soup with meat or fish, vegetables, and spices. The name refers to the original way of making noodles, and the soup base can be made with fish stock, onions, garlic, ginger, and bean paste. Mushrooms […]
Some schools discourage the use of red ink for grading due to concerns about its negative connotations and potential impact on student stress levels and self-esteem. Purple, green, or hot pink are suggested alternatives. However, some argue that stress is a natural part of the academic experience and that the real issue is the disrespect […]
