The Kellogg-Briand Pact of 1928 made war illegal and was signed by most developed countries, but had no way to enforce it. World War II began only 11 years later. War follies include the introduction of motorized ambulances during WWI and unexploded bombs still found in Germany. Hope may be “the thing with the feathers,” […]
The Kola Superdeep Borehole, drilled by Soviet engineers from 1970 to 1994, reached a depth of 7.6 miles (12.3 km) and helped researchers discover that the granite rock layer extends deeper than previously thought. It also revealed two billion-year-old microscopic plankton fossils. The earth’s crust is about 25 miles (40 km) deep and temperatures at […]
Habitat for Humanity is a Christian organization that sends volunteers around the world to help low-income people build homes. It has built over 225,000 homes for more than a million people. The organization does not give away homes for free, but new owners pay for their homes, and homeowners help build their homes. The organization […]
Architecture for Humanity is a charity that uses architecture to solve humanitarian issues. Local chapters operate autonomously, promoting regional architects and techniques. Projects include disaster relief, housing for refugees, and sustainable building practices. Architecture for Humanity is a charitable organization that applies the principles of architecture to humanitarian issues, ranging from the need for medical […]
