Canada, like any other country, has many stereotypes, some of which are truer than others. But how much do you really know about the Great White North?
"Work hard, have fun, make history."—Jeff Bezos Beginning in 1995 as a simple online bookseller, Amazon has quickly grown to become the alpha dog of online retail. While few companies are as large or as...
“Philosophers have hitherto only interpreted the world, in various ways; the point is to change it.”—Karl Marx. One of the most significant thinkers in human history, Karl Marx’s works on history, economics and philosophy have certainly changed the world....
There was truly nobody like David Letterman. The longest reigning late-night host in history, Letterman was quick-witted, irreverent, and hilarious. But it wasn't all laughs—for David Letterman, fame came at a terrible price. So what...
“We choose to go to the Moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard."—John F. Kennedy In 1969, eight years after Soviet cosmonaut Yuri...
Canada: the second largest country on earth; a land of dense wilderness and frigid landscapes, populated by beavers, moose, and polar bears; good hockey, double-double coffee, and mediocre politicians. Canada, like any other country, has...
“Mr. Lincoln was not only a great President, but a great man—too great to be small in anything. In his company I was never in any way reminded of my humble origin, or of my unpopular color.”—Frederick DouglassHonest...
“We confide in our strength, without boasting of it, we respect that of others, without fearing it.” —Thomas JeffersonPresident Thomas Jefferson is one of the most enigmatic and often-discussed figures in the history of United...
19th-century Dutch painter Vincent Van Gogh is one of the best-known and most-celebrated artists in the world. His use of vivid colors and his expressive brushstroke technique place him as among the most unique and influential...
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