The Great Inflation of the 1970s was a period of high inflation and unemployment, caused by loose monetary policies, an energy crisis, and agricultural insecurity. It violated the idea that high unemployment and inflation were impossible to link. Lessons have been learned to avoid future episodes. The Great Inflation was a period of global economic […]
Spike Shooter is a highly caffeinated energy drink that contains additional ingredients to boost energy. It has caused controversy due to adverse reactions, particularly in those under 18. The drink contains warning labels and is not recommended for certain groups, including seniors, pregnant women, and those with heart disease. It is available in grocery stores […]
Spike lavender, a member of the mint family, is similar to true lavender and is grown for its oil. It has spiky branches and a darker, earthier scent. It can be used in aromatherapy and herbal medicine and is believed to have analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties. It prefers warm, sheltered areas and should be pruned […]
Spike Lee’s first Oscar nomination was for Best Original Screenplay for Do the Right Thing in 1989. He received an honorary award in 2016 and finally won his first Academy Award in 2018 for Best Adapted Screenplay for BlacKkKlansman. Lee’s production company is named after a promise made to freed slaves. Spike Lee directed his […]
Law enforcement use nail strips, also known as stinger sticks or Stop Sticks®, to safely and quickly stop a perpetrator during a high-speed chase. The nearly three-inch hollow spikes impale themselves in the tires, causing them to slowly deflate and reducing the risk of human injury. Spike strips can also be used for traffic control […]
Spike Lee is a renowned American director known for his socially and politically charged films. He has been nominated for Academy Awards and won two Emmy Awards. Lee’s first feature film, She’s Gotta Have It, was a landmark in independent cinema. He has directed and written many highly regarded films, including Do the Right Thing […]
