Many historians believe that the Cold War between the capitalist United States and the communist Soviet Union, lasting from 1945 until 1989, was effectively World War III, since this conflict risked spilling over into the most devastating bloodshed ever known to humankind and it also spanned the entire world. The US and … Read more

The word "elude" functions as a verb and it means to escape. The word's real meaning, however, can vary very significantly from one sentence to another. A book, lecture or speech described as "elusive" means that it is unclear, convoluted or difficult to understand. In this case, the term functions as a negative adjective and … Read more

Disgraced American sports celebrity OJ Simpson is as much known for his career as a football player and actor, as he is for having been at the centre of the most controversial and explosive court case in modern US history. Simpson, who in 1995 was acquitted of … Read more

The United States has by far the harshest justice system of any country in the democratic world. What sets the US apart from most other western democracies, is that the justice system allows for multiple and consecutive jail terms, lengthy prison sentences even for corporate and non-violent crime, strict parole … Read more

The word vociferous functions as an adjective and it is used to describe loud, vocal and clamorous speech. In many contexts, vociferous would be a negative, or a pejorative word, but it may also be used in … Read more

What mergers, joint ventures and acquisitions all have in common, is that they each involve the dramatic restructuring of a company or organization, but in very different ways. A merger refers to an agreement between two companies to combine their resources, in order to arise as a more powerful and dominant marker player. For example, … Read more

The current global economic crisis is by far the most serious since the 1929 Stock Market Crash, which started the infamous Great Depression of the early 1930s. The countries most affected by the current crisis are those that are the most industrialized and westernized, including the United States, the United Kingdom, all … Read more

There is great debate surrounding the the term “terrorism” and precisely who can be labelled as such. What most scholars agree upon is that terrorism refers to non-conventional acts of warfare or violence which openly targets civilians, rather than militaries, and aims to force change by striking widespread fear in society. Terrorism is almost always … Read more

Budapest is the capital city of the Republic of Hungary, and is situated along the banks of the River Danube, in East/Central Europe. The Hungarian capital is located 218 km (135 miles) from Vienna, Austria, and 445 km (276 miles) from Prague, Czech Republic. With a total population of 2.4 million, Budapest is the largest … Read more

An exhumation usually refers to the unearthing of a body which has been buried in a traditional cemetery or in an unmarked grave. Exhuming a body can often help a police investigation, by confirming someone's identity or providing clues as to the cause of death. Those in history and anthropology may seek to exhume bodies … Read more

The potential existence of life forms on other planets and the possibility that these celestial visitors might just pay us all a visit here on Earth has fascinated people across the world for generations and led to numerous works of science fiction. While many scientists have pointed to evidence which suggests … Read more

The word "irrefutable" usually refers to evidence or personal testimony which is impossible to contradict. Within the legal system, irrefutable proof is what is most likely to convince a judge or a jury, since the opposing claimant or plaintiff will not be able to discredit it. Although this word appears quite often in the English … Read more

Polygraph tests are most often administered by American police officers and investigators, in order to determine if a suspect's testimony is true, or if he/she is lying. These tests are occasionally even used to force suspects to confess to crimes. Although lie detector tests are far from perfect, they take note of a suspect's physical … Read more

The Berlin Candy Bomber was an affectionate title given to American pilot Gail Halvorsen, who dropped candies and chewing gum while flying over Berlin, Germany, in his military aircraft, during the Allied Airlift of 1948-49. Known as Operation Vittles, the Berlin Airlift was a period during which the British and the Americans transported … Read more

The historic Tempelhof Airport is located less than 2km from Berlin's city centre and is also easily accessible by using the German capital's subway system, the you-Bahn. Often referred to as the City Airport, due to its proximity to the downtown core, Tempelhof was once the largest hub for air travel in the world and … Read more

Being told that you have cancer can be one of the most frightening moments in anyone’s life. Those who are diagnosed with a malignant tumour wonder if this news is a death sentence at worst, or a debilitating condition which may change their life forever. But those diagnosed with cancer must remember that some … Read more

Homosexuality remains one of the most controversial issues for Christians in Europe and North America, where gay rights and same-sex marriage have been at the top of political agendas. Traditionally, many Christian churches have thought that being homosexuality was a choice, rather than a biological or genetic reality. According to … Read more

Napalm was among the deadliest of weapons developed during the twentieth century, causing widespread damage in areas of conflict and leading to extensive casualties. Developed by American chemist Louis Fieser during the Second World War, Napalm was most extensively used during the Vietnam War, resulting in horrific consequences. War … Read more

Barack Obama is the recently elected President of the United States and the first African American to ever hold the top position in America. Born in 1961, in Hawaii, Obama’s childhood and youth reflects in many ways an increasingly “typical” twentieth century coming-of-age story, in a country that … Read more

TAP Portugal, the Portuguese flag carrier, offers regular, direct flights from London-Gatwick to Lisbon's Portela Airport. The duration of this London to Lisbon flight is two hours and 40 minutes. British Airways also offers direct flights from London-Heathrow. But if time is a major factor in your travel plans, then you are better off with … Read more