80's, Politics, Religion
Risk & Regret: Why Challenger Should Never Have Launched
What Happened to the Space Shuttle Challenger?**On January 28, 1986, NASA’s Space Shuttle Challenger broke apart 73 seconds after liftoff, killing all seven crew members, including teacher Christa McAuliffe, who was set to be the first civilian in space. The tragedy unfolded live on TV, witnessed by millions—including schoolchildren tuning in for McAuliffe’s historic lesson
80's, Politics
Fire and Fury: The Catastrophic Eruption of Mount St. Helens
Mount St. Helens is a volcano in Washington State, and it’s most famous for its catastrophic eruption on May 18, 1980—one of the most powerful and destructive volcanic eruptions in U.S. history. Here’s a breakdown of what happened: Before the Eruption Mount St. Helens was dormant for over a century before 1980. In March 1980,
Donald Trump, money, Oil, Politics, Religion
“Iran-Iraq War (1980–1988): Causes, Key Events, and Lasting Impact Explained”
The Iran-Iraq War (1980–1988) was a brutal conflict between two neighboring countries in the Middle East, and it’s one of the longest conventional wars of the 20th century. Here’s a clear breakdown: Quick Summary When: 1980 to 1988 Where: Primarily along the Iran-Iraq border Why: Power, territory, religion, and revenge Result: Stalemate — no clear
Donald Trump, money, Oil, Politics
Reagan vs. Carter in 1980: How the Iran Hostage Crisis Decided the Election
The 1980 U.S. presidential election was a pivotal contest between incumbent Democratic President Jimmy Carter and Republican challenger Ronald Reagan, with Reagan winning in a landslide. The election was heavily influenced by economic struggles, foreign policy challenges, and particularly the Iran hostage crisis, which Reagan effectively used to criticize Carter’s leadership. Key Factors in the
Atheism, China, Donald Trump, Politics, Religion
When Words Fail: Socrates, Aporia, and the Metaphor of Aphasia
The relationship between aphasia and Socrates is an intriguing philosophical and linguistic topic, though it’s not widely discussed in mainstream history or classical studies. Here’s an explanation of the connection and why we rarely hear about it: 1. Aphasia in the Socratic Context 2. Socrates as a Provoker of Aphasia 3. Why We Rarely Hear
Atheism, Cancer, China, Donald Trump, money, Oil, Politics, Stocks
Best Put Option with $100
With only $100 to spend on a put option, you’re dealing with limited capital, so your goal should be high risk, high reward — basically a lottery ticket trade. Here’s a smart way to approach it: 1. Look for highly liquid, cheap options Stick with popular tickers that have good volume and narrow bid/ask spreads.
China, Donald Trump, money, Oil, Politics
The Oil Wars: How Russia & Saudi Arabia Challenge American Energy Dominance
The idea that Russia and Saudi Arabia are deliberately “destroying” the U.S. oil market is an oversimplification. Both countries have used oil production and pricing strategies to compete with American energy dominance. Here’s a breakdown of the dynamics: 1. The U.S. Oil Market Context 2. How Russia & Saudi Arabia Influence Prices Both nations have
China, Donald Trump, money, Politics
Made in China, Paid with Borrowed Money
Here’s how it works: So it’s kind of like this: Americans borrow from the Chinese state. They buy things made by Chinese laborers. These laborers are often not richly compensated for their work.