What is so special about the Orchidaceae? According to Greek mythology‚ there once was a satyr named Orchis who was celebrating in the festival of the god of wine. Having had too much to drink‚ he attempted to rape a priestess and as a result was killed by angry villagers. Orchis’ father prayed to the gods to bring his son back but the gods‚ being not especially fond of rapists‚ only returned Orchis as flowers. Thus‚ according to the Ancient Greeks‚ was the origin of orchids. However‚ with modern
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they deserve. So should America be called the “Land of the Free” if there is not a freedom to love whomever you please? The answer is no; not until an amendment is passed in the Constitution stating that marriage shall consist of a man and woman‚ a woman and woman‚ or of a man and man without any acts of violence being committed upon them because of sexual orientation Throughout time different regions and cultures have come to accept romantic same-sex relationships‚ including marriage‚ so why can‘t America
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Within these two passages there is a common theme--longing. Paul‚ in the first passage‚ attempts to read‚ but it is too painful for him to continue‚ because the words mean nothing. In the second passage‚ Paul is brought to life by the words of people‚ because he is reminded that his isn’t all alone. In the first paragraph is very sorrowful. Paul sits down and pulls books and papers‚ trying to feel emotion as he reads the words on the page. But he feels nothing‚ for the words have no meaning
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On 25 September 1915‚ twenty divisions of the Second Army and Fourth Army of Groupe d’armées du Centre (GAC: Central Army Group)‚ attacked at 9:15 a.m.‚ with each division covering a 1‚500–2‚000 yards (1‚400–1‚800 m) front. A second line of seven divisions followed‚ with one infantry division and six cavalry divisions in reserve. Six German divisions held the line opposite‚ in a front position and a reserve position the R-Stellung (R-Position) further back. French artillery observers benefitted from
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Battle also depicted an untraditional perspective of good and evil. The point of view of the film supported the side of the FLN and painted the French in a bad light. Often‚ the FLN would be characterized as terrorists for their acts in order to try and obtain independence. While the FLN did use terrorism‚ they also revealed the brutality the Algerians faced at the hands of the French. Traditionally‚ due to Euro-centric teaching of history‚ Algerians were made-up to inhumane and immoral. However
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“Twenty years‚” the old man named Peter mumbled silently with his navy-blue jacket on and an oak cane in hand. He hadn’t looked at the monstrosity in years. He stood for minutes at the cold entryway. As he walked through the iron gates‚ he glanced at the graves of his acquaintances. He went to the barracks‚ where the inmates had slept. He opened the doors of the barracks and took his first step into the inner regions. Suddenly‚ a chill went down his spine. He could see three ghostlike figures: two
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In Europe of 1552‚ the Spanish Inquisition had recently begun‚ and art was very important. As Above‚ So below‚ a historical fiction novel by Rudy Rucker‚ transforms the art of Peter Bruegel into a story of his life and death. Peter Bruegel‚ an ambitious young artist‚ sells his first piece of art in the French-Italian Alps‚ marking the beginning of his career. Once he became a master himself Bruegel traveled Italy and was amazed by Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel. Returning to Belgium‚ he began to
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There are many forms of expression inside of everybody; however the most common form is laughter. The sound of laughter can be heard all around the worlds every second‚ it helps us relieve stress and makes us feel better about ourselves. Comedy movies play such an important role in helping us laugh. There are many forms of movies out there today. In spite of the recent incline in action and horror movies today‚ comedy movies has always been my number one choice because it gives people an
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fighting‚ the Anglo-Saxons wanted a king who was strong and brave‚ just like the Gods they worshiped. In today’s society‚ we look for the same qualities in our leaders‚ just in different circumstances. The Anglo-Saxons wanted their leader to be strong so he could protect them from danger. Beowulf was exceptionally strong‚ he was said to be the “strongest of the Geats—greater and stronger than anyone anywhere in this world (110).” Many of his followers loved him because of his strength‚ even Grendel
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the total operating profits of the domestic tobacco-producing subsidiaries of U.S. manufactures came to about $7.2 billion dollars" (Harris). But what is it that makes these cigarettes so good? The first that comes to mind would be nicotine. Naturally occurring in tobacco plants‚ nicotine might not seem so bad being all natural‚ but it is responsible for the harm of the cardiovascular and endocrine systems. Nicotine is the ingredient in cigarettes that is to blame for the harmful addiction
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