A vision quest is a spiritual journey used as a rite of passage, often associated with Native American culture. It involves isolation, fasting, and meditation to receive guidance and clarity. Seekers may experience a trance or dream state and may be anointed by a shaman. It is important to have a guide and necessary skills […]
The US Constitution’s 4th amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures. In Terry v. Ohio, the Supreme Court established the “Terry search” exception, allowing law enforcement to briefly search a suspect’s outer clothing for weapons if they have reasonable suspicion. The search must be based on a reason to think the suspect may be armed. […]
The Viking Mission was a NASA program that sent two vehicles, Viking I and Viking II, to Mars in 1975. The mission aimed to gather information about the planet’s atmosphere, surface, and potential for life. It also provided high-resolution images of Mars and contributed to future missions. The last component was shut down in 1982. […]
The terms quest and pilgrimage are distinct in literature, with a pilgrimage having a specific destination while a quest is a search for something unknown. Pilgrimages have a roadmap and prepare the spirit for interaction with the divine, while quests test one’s readiness to find what they seek. In literature, works can represent either a […]
