Why Does Sarcasm Hurt?

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Sarcasm is a double-layered expression — of playfulness, passive-aggressiveness, or awkwardness — which on the surface indicates that the person’s acts and statements are neutral, but the second layer beneath the surface signifies aggression. Sarcasm is passive-aggressive by definition. And not everyone can always detect the subtle irony at play. Only a … Read more

Who Is Ice Cube?

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The American Rap Music is one of the most controversial yet popular music of all times. The industry is on a persistent rise with new rappers joining in daily. Some of the top rappers of all times include Wiz Khalifa, Eminem, Snoop Dog, and others as well. Among some of the top … Read more

Learn About the History of Fonts

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From webpages and mobile apps to billboards and magazines, different fonts surround us. Every font you see is used for a different purpose, and each one is chosen based on its unique “personality” — choosing fonts is a crucial step in the design process for anything involving text. Some fonts are better … Read more

How Were Messages Sent to Soldiers Overseas During World War II?

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The Second World War is one of the deadliest wars in the world history and lasted for over 6 years between 1939 and 1945.  The global super powers invested most of their economic, financial, and political sources behind the war. Major superpowers such as the USA, Russia, and China took part in … Read more