By: Sophia Powell For more than 400 years Barbados has been a British colony with the Queen of England as its head of state. They became independent from the United Kingdom in 1966. Yesterday the island held an overnight ceremony in the capital of Bridgetown and is now considered a republic. Dame Sandra Mason who has been the islands governor since 2018 was sworn in … Continue reading The Republic of Barbados
The SCP foundation is a collaborative wikipedia for horror writers across the internet, which was made on January 13, 2008. In the universe of the SCP foundation, there is a fictional secret organization, tasked by the government with the mission to “secure, contain and protect”all creatures and objects, and study them. The creatures that they contain and protect are dubbed as “SCPs.” Despite its secretive … Continue reading What is the SCP Foundation
Following a turmoil on the streets of Wisconsin, US teenager, Kyle Rittenhouse, has been accused of shooting three people. During the murder examination of Rittenhouse, his attorneys argued that the act was in self-defense. 18-year-old Rittenhouse is accused of murdering two men during a riot in Kenosha in August 2020. Kyle Rittenhouse’s case has reached its conclusion, with final arguments on Monday and the jury … Continue reading US Teenager, Kyle Rittenhouse, Has Been Accused of Shooting Three People
After what has happened at the Astroworld festival Nike is postponing their collaboration with Travis Scott. On their website, Nike has given their condolences to the families of the victims and said that the launch for the Air Max 1 x Cactus Jack had been pushed back. This is not the first time that Travis Scott has collaborated with Nike. But this one may be … Continue reading Nike Postpones Travis Scott´s Air Max 1 x Cactus Jack Launch
As humans, we form bonds with people every day; whenever we feel we truly bond with someone, we show affection. However, is it only humans that show bond, affection, love, and trust? Scientists have found that geckos have big hearts that are just as capable of bonding. When a pet is adopted into a home, it may take some time for the owner to connect … Continue reading Lizards and Geckos with big hearts
Pangea, also spelled Pangaea, in early geologic time, was a supercontinent that incorporated almost all the landmasses on Earth. Pangea was surrounded by a global ocean called Panthalassa, and it was fully assembled by the Early Permian Epoch. The supercontinent began to break apart about 200 million years ago, during the Early Jurassic Epoch (201 million to 174 million years ago), eventually forming the modern … Continue reading What is Pangea
The Internet has revolutionized the computer and communications world like nothing before. The invention of the telegraph, the telephone, radio, and computer set the stage for this unprecedented integration of capabilities. The Internet is at once a worldwide broadcasting capability, a mechanism for information dissemination, and a medium for collaboration and interaction between individuals and their computers without regard for geographic location. The Internet represents … Continue reading Origin of the Internet
By: Tricia Desroches Activist Malala Yousafzai has announced her marriage to Asser Malik. Malala is the youngest Nobel Prize, winner. She is the second Pakistani woman to receive the award, She fought for girls’ rights and their ability to go to school. They tied the knot in her parent’s home in Birmingham, England. People were shocked when they found out the news. In the past, … Continue reading Activist Malala Yousafzai Has Announced Her Marriage
What causes humans to yawn? Many people believe yawning is a sign of tiredness and boredom, but that theory is being proved wrong. Recent experiments on yawning by scientists have uncovered some shocking information. The first piece of information found is that it is contagious. It’s been proven when you hear or watch someone else yawn, you will do the same. The next piece … Continue reading Yawning
Growing up on an island is definitely different from growing up in other places. On an island, everyone knows everyone no matter who they are. Most conchs that have lived here all their lives know how true this is. At times it’s a good thing, but other times it can be annoying because it’s harder to find new people. However, have you ever wondered why … Continue reading Key West High Academic Stats
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