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Greenlaska? — Why Alaskans should be concerned about becoming part of Greenland
In the past few weeks, Donald Trump brought up his 2019 idea of purchasing Greenland. The rationale behind this is that Greenland is both a strategic place for the US military (there are already a few US bases there) and rich in natural resources like rare earth metals. Additionally, solidifying the US’s influence there will…
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Atrius’s Trial — A Short Story
Atrius looked across the raging ocean. A great distance away stood two ancient volcanoes — one silent, the other steaming. May the breath of Tebouder be with me, Atrius thought. Tebouder was the volcano on the right, letting out a steady stream of smoke. Atrius heard the splash of a wave below him. “I best…
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Joel Salatin’s Views on Freedom
I wrote the text below in response to a commenter on Joel Salatin’s blog. In Joel’s article, he explained how he wanted to Make America Free Again as opposed to making America great or healthy again. Josh, the commenter I responded to, was confused about a few things Joel had said.
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Dihydrogen monoxide: A powerful chemical
A chemistry student attending the University of Maine just created a small quantity of the incredibly useful substance known as dihydrogen monoxide (also called hydric acid).
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Is it ethical to use social media data?
As many people know, social media companies like Facebook, TikTok, YouTube (yes, it’s social media), and the like are storing petabytes of users’ data and using it to make tons of money.
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What’s inherently evil about nakedness?
My friend asked this question a few days ago on a Discord group. While he was reading the MacArthur Study Bible, he came across a strange note that said, “Adam’s sin was evidenced by his new knowledge of the evil of nakedness.”
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Community-Driven Bureaucracy
In the progressively minded country of Martinez (a newly founded country on the Antarctic peninsula), the government is trying out something no one has before: Community-Driven Bureaucracy.
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Is it Biblical to ask for financial support for short-term mission work?
Someone I know on a private Bible Q&A forum asked this question. They’re going through a situation where knowing what the Bible says about supporting missions would be helpful. To answer this question, I will first talk about what Biblical support looks like, and then go into whether or not short-term mission trips are Biblical.
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