Fresh Kills was a landfill in Staten Island, New York, that closed in 2001 due to environmental issues. It covers 220 acres and is being transformed into a public park with environmentally friendly features, including wind farms and native plant and animal species. The site was reopened in 2001 to intern World Trade Center debris […]
Mercy killing, or assisted suicide, is when one person intentionally ends the life of another who is suffering from extreme pain or an incurable disease. It is illegal in most places, but some argue it should be treated differently than intentional homicide. The practice is controversial, and often done out of love or compassion. It […]
Cows are more deadly than sharks in the US, causing over 20 times more deaths each year. Stairs and furniture are also surprisingly dangerous, causing more deaths than elevators and falls from significant heights. Scalding from hot tap water also causes around 35 deaths per year. Cows are more dangerous than sharks, at least in […]
To Kill a Mockingbird is a novel by Harper Lee, exploring race relations in the Depression-era South through the eyes of a little girl. It follows a trial where Atticus defends a black man accused of rape, and addresses themes of racism and social exceptions. The book has been both praised and criticized for its […]
