What makes something a luxury item? Is it rareness, cost, demand, functionality, or glamor? Despite the economic recession coming out of the pandemic, the high-end markets of all industries have increased significantly, and its newest consumers are the middle class and young people. Hypebeast culture, most recognizable by its giant labels on T-shirts, thousand-dollar sneakers, […]
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As a kid, I loved learning about the Salem Witch Trials. If you arenât familiar: the Salem Witch Trials took place from 1692-1693, in which the government of Salem, Mass., accused mainly women in the community of witchery and executed them. Now, this all seems quite foolish in 2023 because obviously witches donât exist. And […]
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During the pandemic, COVID-19 confined us, leaving most to look for entertainment on streaming services and the internet. This time alone also caused a movement to find one’s identity, whether in niche online communities, sexuality, or any label one could place on oneself. This search to find one’s true self through the internet has long […]
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Did you know that G protein-coupled receptors (GPCR) comprise approximately 800 genes, corresponding to 2% of the human genome? G protein-coupled receptors are transmembrane domain receptor proteins and are responsible for allowing communication between cells, such as when motor neurons release a chemical message picked up by a muscle fiber that signals the muscle fiber […]
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Motorsport often gets a bad rap for being âboringâ; watching cars and motorcycles going around in circles for upwards of an hour and a half? Lots of people would rather do just about anything else. At first, I thought I would be the same. I have a short attention span, and even 10-minute-long YouTube videos […]
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âOver 100 million animals are burned, crippled, poisoned, and abused in US labs every year.â Animals such as cats, dogs, rodents, primates, and others continue to suffer from the effects of animal testing. Animal experimentation dates back to 300 B.C. and is still practiced today in the 21st century. Items such as makeup, shampoo, household […]
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TV shows like âHellâs Kitchenâ and âMasterchefâ have had huge commercial success by portraying the intensity of working in a high-class kitchen. However, there are rarely any shows that delve deep into the chefs’ lives and answer a crucial question of viewers: Why are chefs like Gordon Ramsey so stressed out all the time? Well, […]
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Being one of the biggest events of the year, the Super Bowl Halftime Show is something both football and non-football fans look forward to during the event. The 2024 Halftime Show was performed by Usher, a famous pop and R&B musician, who has hits such as âHey Daddy (Daddyâs Home)â and âYeah!â On Sunday evening […]
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The 2024 Grammys, hosted by comedian Trevor Noah, took place on Sunday, Feb. 4, and was an amazing night for a promising new generation of musicians and returning icons. This year, the Grammys introduced new categories for Best African Music Performance, Best Alternative Jazz Album, and Best Pop Dance Recording bringing new excitement to the […]
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Whatâs a better way to end the day than with some ice cream? Milkcraft, located in West Hartford Center and southern Connecticut, is an incredible place to fuel your sweet cravings. Open year-round, this ice cream store is unlike any other. The ice cream is specially crafted with liquid nitrogen, giving the sweet treat its […]
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