The iPod is dead. Apple announced on 10 May 2022 that it discontinued the iconic consumer electronic device after 21 years. The last model of […]
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Crowdfunding
Crowdfunding has been existing long before the advent of the internet and social media. For example, during the 1730s, customers of the Bank of England […]
Machiavellianism and Machiavellian Politics
Italian diplomat and political theorist Niccolò Machiavelli inspired the generations that came after him to theorize a particular approach to leadership and a brand of […]
Advantages and Disadvantages of Communism
Communism is both an ideology and a movement that fundamentally centers on the creation and maintenance of a socioeconomic order called a communist society in […]
Why Celebrate Pi Day: History and Purpose
American physicist Larry Shaw founded the National Pi Day in 1988 to honor the mathematical constant “pi,” which is approximately equal to 3.14159. He chose […]
How Vladimir Putin Came To Power
Vladimir Putin has been the president of the Russian Federation since 1999. He was one of three first deputy prime ministers of the Yeltsin government […]
The Russian Oligarchs: How Did They Rise to Power and Become Rich
It was in 1992 when Alexei Mordashov became the finance director of Severstal before its privatization. His senior director instructed him to acquire shares to […]
Explained: The Nuclear Capabilities of Russia
The nuclear capabilities of Russia collectively represent one of the defining determinants of the strength of the Russian Armed Forces. Note that the country has […]
Military Capabilities of Ukraine: Facts About The Armed Forces of Ukraine
The Armed Forces of Ukraine collectively represent the Ukrainian armed forces, which include the Ukrainian Ground Forces, the Ukrainian Naval Forces, the Ukrainian Air Force, […]
The Military Strength of Russia: Russian Armed Forces Explained
Russia has one of the largest and most powerful militaries in the world. The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation or the Russian Armed Forces […]