
The Cure for Smallpox
One of the deadliest infectious diseases in the history of humankind, smallpox is estimated to have killed nearly 300 million people in the 20th century. On 8th May 1980, the World Health Assembly declared smallpox to be eradicated. The process of getting the world freed of smallpox began much earlier, when on 14th May 1796,…

When Great Britain Came into BeingÂ
Often used interchangeably, the terms Great Britain, England, and the UK represent distinct political entities despite their frequent erroneous conflation. Great Britain is an island on the North Atlantic Ocean, which covers England, Scotland, and Wales, along with their offshore islands. These regions with Northern Ireland form the United Kingdom, a union comprising four constituent…

Acing the Interview: Your Guide to Job Interview Success
Job interviews represent pivotal opportunities, showcasing your greatest professional strengths while asserting readiness, and contributing immense value towards coveted workplace roles. Mastery combines understanding diverse questioning formats and priorities alongside articulating impressive, well-researched responses highlighting capabilities matching specialized position requirements valued during evaluations. By following an exhaustive preparation regimen and response best practices, opportunities await…

Sinking into a Colossal Human TragedyÂ
In the early morning of 15th April 1912, the luxury passenger liner RMS Titanic, which was hailed as unsinkable, sank in the freezing depths of the Atlantic Ocean after it collided with a gigantic iceberg. This mammoth human tragedy resulted in the death of more than 1500 (including 815 passengers and 688 crew members) out…

A Tale of the UK Quitting EU
Before Brexit, the United Kingdom had deep economic integration with the European Union. After Brexit, the UK left the single market, changing trade relationships. The trade barrier emerged between the UK and the EU; this affected the trade relationship of the UK with the remaining 27 EU member states. The departure of the United Kingdom…

X Factor of Tweets
On 21st March 2006, Jack Dorsey, the Co-founder and former CEO of Twitter, Inc.(in April 2023 Twitter was officially rebranded as X), made the first tweet on the microblogging site of Twitter. The innocuous tweet of Dorsy, who is also the Co-founder, Principal Executive Officer and Chairperson of Block, Inc. and Co-Founder and CEO of CashApp, reads: “just…

Strategies to Help You Establish Your Home’s Value Before Selling
Most homeowners are always thrilled by the possibility of closing a house sale at a lucrative price. But things can get scary if you don’t have crucial facts. Determining the correct value of your property can be hard, especially in dynamic market conditions. Nevertheless, establishing a realistic value is important if you don’t want to…

Health and Safety Tips in the Construction Industry: Why It’s Important
The construction industry is one of the most dangerous industries to work in due to the nature of the work involved. Workers in this industry face various risks including falls, electrocution, and being struck by objects. As a result, it is crucial to prioritize health and safety in the construction industry. Health and safety tips…

Beyond Quick Fixes: Strategies for Long-Term Pain Alleviation and Wellness
We live in a world that thrives on quick fixes and instant gratification. When we experience pain, whether physical or emotional, our first instinct is to find a quick solution to make the discomfort go away. However, what we often fail to realize is that these band-aid solutions only provide temporary relief and do not…