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The Scandal of Arnold Schoenberg’s Skandalkonzert of 1913

You may have heard of mosh pits, places at concerts where fans can engage in an extreme form of dancing to express their enthusiasm for the aggressive music being performed. Critics argue that this behavior is angsty and highly risky, and it is not reminiscent of sincere love for music. Injuries are common and deaths ...

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A caricature of the Skandalkonzert, with concertgoers fighting orchestra members and each other while the conductor waves his baton and police carry people out.

The History and Evolution of the Smartphone

Do you remember your first cell phone? It was probably a big, clunky thing that only made calls and maybe sent text messages. But now, you have a smartphone in your pocket. It’s something quite different from what we had in the past. They’re basically mini-computers that can do just about anything. How did we ...

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The history of the smartphone.

Mental Wellness: Protective Factors that Keep You Healthy

Mental wellness is an important factor that helps you have a fulfilling life. Therefore, a focus on improving your own mental health will mean you will feel even happier. Strong psychological health is referred to as mental well-being. Becoming mentally healthy entails having an organized mind and working for your best interests. You possess the ...

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An Asian man looking contented.

Pastel De Nata’s Rich and Creamy History: What’s So Special About It?

Every country has unique cuisine or food, and some make it famous. One example is the pastel de nata from Portugal. Known for its lightness, sweeter, and less eggy taste, you’ll be saying delicioso or sabroso when you taste one. So read on and get ready to indulge in some deliciousness! Humble beginnings You might ...

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pastel-de-nata

The Origin Story of Nokia’s Ringtone

Nokia’s ringtone may be one of the most recognized jingles in the world. It is a ringtone that transcends generations and has a touch of nostalgia connected to it. Even people who haven’t heard the tone will think it sounds familiar.  Nokia phones have a cult following, especially the Nokia 3300, which is even the ...

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Man holding an old Nokia 3310 phone.

Proof of Human Ear Surgery Practiced 5,300 Years Ago

In July 2018, a discovery was made of the first human ear surgery. The skull was pieced together and found in northern Spain, showing signs of a simple operation on one of its ears. This was the oldest example of this type of ear surgery, proving that these complicated operations were practiced before the first ...

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The human ear and auditory canal.

Robots Are Increasing Adult Mortality in the U.S.

The United States is quickly becoming a robotics powerhouse, despite having an 8 percent sales decrease of robots in 2020. Robots are being used more and more by U.S. factories to work on production lines that produce consumer goods such as cars or electronic devices. World Robotics 2021 revealed that 310,700 industrial robots operate today ...

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Industrial robots.