Communism failed in Eastern Europe due to corruption, mismanagement, and oppression. Civil unrest ensued, and the appeal of a free market society led to the end of Soviet communist rule. Glasnost allowed for local leaders and the creation of new economic systems. Communism has failed in Eastern European countries for the same reasons it routinely […]
Hurricane Katrina caused the levees surrounding New Orleans to fail due to poor design and the storm’s ferocity. The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) admitted that the levees were only designed to protect from a category three storm due to restrictive funding. However, further investigations revealed that low-quality construction and poor design caused […]
Favorite food items can disappear due to poor sales, business miscalculations, changing consumer preferences, or for safety reasons. Some products can still be found through specialty companies, while others vanish completely from store shelves. Nearly every consumer has mourned the apparent loss of a few favorite food items. Whether it’s a brand of candy from […]
Training to failure involves lifting weights until the muscles can no longer support it. It can build muscle and strength, but also has a high risk of injury and overtraining. Pyramid training is a common method, but overtraining can lead to a plateau or loss of muscle. Training for failure is a controversial type of […]
New evidence suggests that typhoid, spread by lice, was the main cause of the deaths of French soldiers during Napoleon’s invasion of Russia in 1812, rather than the harsh winter or Russian people. Prior to this discovery, historians believed that the French army withdrew due to the citizens of Moscow burning the city or the […]
