The seventh is a double-edged sword — From Gene Simmons to Marilyn Manson, many rock legends predicted the death of rock music. Some, like Simmons, blame the file-sharing system and the new music streaming platforms. Others, like Manson, go even further, claiming that rock is “deader than dead,” as the new generation falls victim to insidious brainwashing…

These tragic deaths remind us that life often trumps fiction — Benjamin Franklin reminds us that nothing can be considered certain in this world except death and taxes. Therefore, the certainty of mortality and the uncertainty of the hour of death are often an existential burden throughout our lives. In this article, I will look at some of the most astonishing…

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We couldn’t entrust the fate of the world to the worst of hands — I am a huge fan of the Despicable Me franchise because it uses bright colors to portray the darkest corners of the human soul. The fifth installment overall hits theaters on July 1, 2022. Minions: The Rise of Gru promises to be a coming-of-age comedy in which we watch 12-year-old…

How taking Luhansk can lead the Russian Army straight into a death trap — I spent seven years in the Army as a peacekeeping operations specialist. Therefore, I have been paying close attention to the crisis in Ukraine following Russia’s invasion of the country’s sovereign territory. After the failed attempt to gain control of Kiyv, the Kremlin’s plans in eastern Ukraine, namely in the…

Roe was a stronghold for women’s rights, but now I fear old foes are again at the gates. — Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale is a fabulous work of fiction portraying a dystopian future with strokes of gloom and doom that nevertheless seem to become more plausible by the minute in our patriarchal-oriented society. Atwood’s novel is considered “speculative fiction,” as the author imagines a future that could happen…

For the first time in the history of the U.S., the Supreme Court revoked a previously recognized constitutional right. — This Friday, June 24, goes down as a dark hour in the history of the United States as the conservative-majority Court overturned the historic 1973 Roe v. Wade decision that acknowledged abortion rights and legalized it nationwide. The decision puts an end to nearly half a century of constitutional protections…

The child’s mother sought the services of a local witch, who then abducted and killed young Jessica. — Jessica Biscaia was just three years old when she was kidnapped on Monday, June 13, and she was severely beaten for the next seven days. A week later, on June 20, the child was returned to her mother’s arms, severely bruised and wrapped in a blanket. At the time, the…

Learn how to establish yourself as a freelance copywriter in the hottest niches while getting an insider’s look at copywriting — Copywriting is a skill that has been in demand for years. As technology changes, so does the way we write and consume content. Therefore, it has become a lucrative career that can eventually help you earn a six-figure income. Since childhood, I’ve had a flair for language and a talent…