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You see, there are some things that are just impossible to explain. You can’t talk someone into flexing their diaphragm and taking a breath in the same way that you can’t explain what the color blue looks like. Well, it looks like peacefulness or happiness or quietness. That’s just hippie talk! There is no way that you could definitively describe the color blue to someone in a way that would confirm they are seeing precisely the same color and shade as you....

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Much like his philosophical successor, Socrates, Xenophanes engaged in social commentary and criticism. He bemoaned the sad state of philosophers and the learned in comparison to the Greek athletes who gained notoriety for their physical accomplishments. Mozi and his followers, the Mohists, also implicitly denied that human nature was incapable of impartiality. Given the right incentives and leadership, people are capable of showing universal love to one another. A contemporary of Plato, Diogenes famously challenged the esteemed philosopher’s definition of man as nothing more than a “featherless biped” by bringing a plucked chicken to Plato’s Academy....

So many students struggle with math and buy into these myths. It’s frustrating to see them struggle, especially when you have no idea how to help them overcome it. Most of the time you’re probably just hoping you can help them barely pass so they don’t have to worry about it anymore. I know the struggle. I was one of those kids growing up, and I’m one of those parents right now....

Chances are, everyone’s told one at some time in their life. Even people who seem much too modest have probably told a dirty joke or two. That being said, there are still jokes out there you wanna be careful with whom you share. Sharing dirty jokes with friends is one thing. Sharing dirty jokes with your family or boss or random strangers? That’s a completely different situation and it could get you in trouble....

There’s no doubt, however, that a sophisticated surveillance system can help (more than harm) a civilized society. In some cases, people committing horrific crimes were caught … thanks to video footage from security cameras. The following list of the 25 Craziest Criminal Acts Caught on Surveillance Videos might surprise you. Clearly, the wise use of sophisticated systems by public security officials help provide security to society. They also made another, more serious mistake....

For doubters, there’s nothing that will get that point across as easily as our long and brutal record of torture. Although the techniques and motivations might change depending on the location or period of time, torture chambers existed. Uncovered in nearly every human civilization that has walked the earth, people believed in the power of pain. That being said, a couple of historic groups took things even further. They created horrifying prisons that still bear the marks of the atrocities that were committed there....

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As unlikely as this scenario is, it’s happened before. First, as soon as you stop panicking, cover your face with your shirt because you’re about to get messy. Put your arms and feet up. Using your legs, push (duh). Your legs are always stronger. Due to the fact that you have limited oxygen you may want to do this like your life depends on it (it does). Pray that the casket is wood....