“Death is the only true democracy – everyone gets a vote, and no one can abstain.”(Hagens, 2001) The controversial “Real Human Bodies” exhibition, known for its plastination-preserved human specimens, has sparked numerous debates. Curator Gunther von Hagens’ wife, Angelina Whalley, stated that the exhibition was not intended to sensationalize, but
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As a trend, humans love discovery, and to have discovery, you need mystery. Something that is deeply unknown to us is our own brains. The way we think and the way we are is something that simply happens. Philosophers, psychologists, and nearly anyone with a slight curiosity would be searching
The online global retail company, Shein, sells a very large range of products, from clothing to furniture, to beauty products. Shein is a very popular site due to its low price point and trendy styles. However, Shein is also known for its track record of human rights violations and its
Pornography was legalized in Denmark on July 1st, 1969. One of the first countries to allow the film genre to proliferate legally. A triumph in the world of nymphomaniacs and sexual deviants everywhere (well, at least in Denmark). It was time to celebrate this “sex”-cellent news. Jens Jørgen Thorsen had
The Dalai Lama had an out of character interaction with one of his many followers in February. His Holiness went to an event in the city of Dharamshala to meet the people. During this event a boy went up to his holiness and asked for a hug to which the
This image is one I found while searching the internet. Created by Michael Barber, John Bergsma, Brant Pitre, and John Kincaid, it is an image that shows two toilets: one featuring the Koran and another featuring the Holy Bible are depicted with the words “hate crime” over the toilet holding
Dungeons and Dragons is the Harry Potter of the board game world: it is constantly targeted for witchcraft and devil worship. Created in 1974, D&D is a game that has been celebrated for its creativity, social prowess, and storytelling. It’s a staple in nerd culture and is even seeing a
THE FOLLOWING PROGRAM INCLUDES COARSE LANGUAGE AND DUE TO ITS CONTENT SHOULD NOT BE VIEWED BY ANYONE Throughout its 21 seasons, South Park has been a popular cultural staple as well as a satirical source of subversive commentary on life. Creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker have used the show
Whether it is the 30 second Tastemade videos or the dozens of shows that have taken over television, baking and the artists that make these goods have become a sensation. We are consumed by not only the taste of these sweet treats, but the look of them as well. The
Paintings have been a major component of art since the early times. Various artists drew various paintings on various materials including glass, paper, and stone. The paintings have been preserved for generations. It takes a lot of resources and creativity to develop a single painting. The paintings were used to