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Mycology, the study of fungi, is an expansive field with over 3 million species known to exist. Yet, when it comes to human applications and benefits, five particular mushrooms stand out from the crowd: Amanita muscaria (fly agaric), Hericium erinaceus (lion’s mane), Inonotus obliquus (chaga), Cordyceps militaris, and Fomes fomentarius (tinder fungus). These fungi hold exceptional value due to their potent medicinal properties, nutritional content, and fascinating cultural history. Amanita

Octavia Butler in her ingenious work “Parable of the Sower” introduces the concept of religion in an apocalyptic disintegrated world through her protagonist, Lauren. The society of looming darkness in the novel is already crumbling because there is no hope of striving except the ideology of religion for the survivors on Earth. However, many of the characters, including Lauren, who have faith in a better life, see the ideology of

The Harry Potter series, written by J. K. Rowling, is a fantastic example of children’s literature that brought a unique world of magic and fantasy that is still talked about by them even as adults. When the Harry Potter movies were announced, everyone was excited as the magical world that they had built in their minds would be portrayed in reality. People were more excited to see the famous trio,

The debate between science and spirituality has continued long before the time of Mary Shelley and is common to this day as humans attempt to reveal the mysteries of this world, often pushing the boundaries of morality. When a man is equipped with the tools to manipulate life, it raises certain dilemmas, much like those raised in Shelley’s book Frankenstein. The inception of a doomed creature in Shelley’s book highlights

The novel Frankenstein is written by Mary Shelley. It presents the story of a young scientist named Victor Frankenstein who embarks on a journey of scientific transgressions and creates a creature through an unorthodox experiment. Over the centuries, numerous critics have presented their reviews of the novel, commenting on factors ranging from the literary style of the writer to the thematic structure of the book. Additionally, many others have also

Migration and refugee issues have remained a burning question since humans learned to move from place to place for survival. In this context, immigrants all over the world have to suffer plenty of new problems who already have undergone violence, impacts of war, brutality, and lack of necessities in most cases. One of the renowned sociologists of our times, Zygmunt Bauman, presents a concerned comprehensive analysis through his work “Strangers

Written Exercise: Watch the Film ‘Migrant Dreams’ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_8bjt37xYo) and suggest some ways in which Bauman’s ideas can help us understand the situation of temporary foreign workers in Canada. A massive slot of human beings are entitled as refugees and immigrants around the world. Other than security and safety, multiple factors tend to replace nationals of one country with another, among which economic prosperity and welfare are top-ranked. The documentary Migrant

Huntington’s main thesis in “The Clash of Civilizations” argued the fundamental conflict that the irreconcilable differences and clashes in the post-Cold War world would be based on the cultural views of different nations and civilizations. Cox, Oneal, and Russett put forward the counterargument by claiming the statistical analysis of clashes between militarized interstate during the time-lapse of 1950-1952. Contrary to Huntington’s thesis that envisioned that the clash of civilizations would

Ford v Ferrari is a condensed version of a movie based on a real-life story that hails from the mid-1960s. Undoubtedly, the movie is as solid as a pyramid in terms of its structure, production methodology, various features, and woven story plot. The startup is very manifesting and fabulous. The beginning of the movie leads us toward a furious car race, and suddenly, the camera opens and focuses on the

A fragile republic is not bounded by ethnic identity. Rather, it has a clear, unprecedented, and radical notion of liberty for all. Eric Metaxas, the author of “If You Can Keep It: The Forgotten Promise of American Liberty”, recalls that America might have forgotten the true essence of its ‘perfect’ union as a republic. He argues that if America wants to be exceptional, it must “keep the promise” as a

Introduction The art of war, in the eyes of Baron Jomini, a system-oriented thinker, has some significant maxims, which include strategy and grand tactics that would have wide applications on the battlefield. However, Clausewitz regarded the essence of strategy as the necessary and decisive response to the inescapable realities of achieving competitive advantages on the battlefield. Jomini focused more on the area of military strategy than Clausewitz and, therefore, deserved

Everyone has the right to quality and equal healthcare facilities, and this equality in healthcare is called health equity. Unfortunately, there is a huge disparity among the citizens of the United States as many of them cannot afford insurance and, consequently, medical care as it is out of their income bracket. This may be due to the demographic of these individuals, who are not able to afford healthcare. To accomplish

Personal development is a lifelong journey of self-discovery, growth, and transformation, and one of the most powerful tools we have at our disposal is books. As you approach the pivotal milestone of turning 30, it is an opportune time to invest in your personal growth by delving into impactful literature. This article curates a list of must-read 30 books you should read before you turn 30 for personal development and

American Exceptionalism is a belief that America as a country is fundamentally superior to other countries and possesses the capability to lead the World (Vann, 2015). This view is seen as inherently flawed as many people believe that the American attitude and values are problematic; however, apart from this view, there is not much evidence that may prove that the United States is, indeed, capable of becoming the world leader.

If people want to master a certain skill or subject, then learning is an essential path that they need to take. This ensures that essential time is spent mastering the difficult aspects of the skill so that when the time comes to apply the knowledge, the students become adept in their field. Similarly, this course was designed to enhance certain skills that will be beneficial for students in the future,

Human civilization has seen extraordinary sevenfold population growth in the 21st century and the ways humans seek to support such a vast population’s food needs. Norman Borlaug, in his article “Biotech Can Feed 8 Billion”, takes a historical glance over this concern. Moseley also presents his argument concerning food production and shortage in “Why GMOs Won’t Feed the Hungry of the World” and the possible way the world can adapt

As the population of the earth grows day by day, the natural resources are becoming thin. The effects of overpopulation can be seen as the inequality of food, which is apparent in third-world countries, where starvation is, unfortunately, becoming a norm. Not having access to food is a violation of basic human rights; however, human greed is one of the reasons that is coming in the way of solving food

Death can be regarded as one of the greatest realities of life. Despite its centrality to our existence, most people avoid this topic and are faced with extreme anxiety at explaining their perceptions regarding it. It is, however, important to engage in conversations about this ultimate truth and understand where we are heading to better prepare for it. Comprehending the certainty of death and being aware of the afterlife can

The world of cooking is diverse and vast, with countless recipes and culinary traditions marking the corners of our global map. Each region has its own unique identity expressed through its flavors, ingredients, and cooking methods. Today, we embark on an exciting global gastronomic journey through some of these culinary landscapes, exploring the most popular dishes across continents, and with the internet’s help, make these cuisines accessible to everyone through online recipes.

It is stated in the New Testament: Matthew.1:21 “She shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call him the name Jesus for he shall save his people from their sins”. This is the verse that many Christians are aware of; thus, they think they have been promised eternal paradise as they have been promised salvation. However, it is my understanding that this verse does not carry such meaning as