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This beautiful quote shows the love a human can have for a simple object as plain as a citrus. To some, a citrus may not be as exciting as double-chocolate cake. However, that citrus is Lily’s world. Kingsolver provided her with the citrus and Lily’s actions provided Kingsolver with insight. Once again, Kingsolver’s surrounding provided her with enjoyment and satisfaction. Something as boring as a citrus to one human can be so exciting and special to others, like Lily. A special treat that you have

The kind of life for a woman. “The Chrysanthemums” by John Steinbeck is a story about the risk of opening up to people that we shouldn’t. The story begins with the description of the isolated California homestead, and transitions into the isolation of Elisa Allen, the main character. The story begins with her watching men debate a business deal. After the deal comes through, her husband comes and tells her that they are going out tonight to celebrate after he leaves to corral their cows. When he

Valley Forge was a winter camp about 18 miles from Philadelphia that was under the guidance of General George Washington. It was a pitiful situation with many tragedies. If I were a soldier at Valley Forge I would of quit due to the disease and lack of supplies. To begin, I would of left Valley Forge due to the rampant disease. In document B it shows that, “deaths by disease 1800-2500”. The amount of deaths due to disease is very foreboding. The chance of someone dying by disease was chillingly

The Aztecs were a complex civilization, I don't know much about the Aztec Civilization, I only know the outline. The reason why I chose the Aztecs is because I played a few video games growing up playing as that civilization, and they have always made me more interested in them. What I know, is eventually they came upon a spot with an eagle sitting on a cactus with a serpent wrapped in it's legs, that's where Tenochtitlan would be built. Montezuma was their leader, he was fierce and strict, but

Not all believed in the curse of King Tut and what it did.  Other did however find many reasons to believe in it. It is hard to decide which side of the story to believe, because both sides do have the evidence to make a case on each side.  The Curse of the Pharaohs actually started in the 19th century, but it really came into focus around the 20th century with the expedition of King Tut’s tomb, but there is still conflict about whether it’s real or just fiction. It was when Lord Carnarvon funded

The next morning they arrive at the Salinas Valley ranch bunkhouse, where they meet Candy, and are interviewed by The Boss. The Boss notices that George answers all of the questions directed to Lennie, and instructs nervous Lennie to speak. Fortunately, George makes and excuse for Lennie saying he was kicked in the head by a horse when he was a child, and isn’t bright. The other man of tremendous strength on the ranch. They see Candy again and he advises George to look out for Lennie, who knows Curley

List four items found in Tutankhamen’s tomb: Four items found in Tutankhamen’s tomb were: Daggers and other weapons, Shields, Musical Instruments, Scribal Equipment and Lamps. Describe the funerary procession undertaken by Tutankhamen’s mummy: The funerary procession undertaken by Tutankhamen’s mummy, started off with the death rituals, it was dictated by the belief that every person was thought to have three souls called the Ka, the Ba and the Akh. These three elements of the soul were thought

On January 25, 2011, Susanne Bickel and her team came across the tomb of an Egyptian chantress, who had lain undisturbed since her burial nearly 3,000 years ago. The tomb discovered in the Valley of the Kings of Upper Egypt is the first un-looted tomb since the discovery of Tutankhamun in 1922. Yet this occupant was not a King and not the original inhabitant of the tomb. The Hieroglyphs on the side of the sarcoughugus identifies the person buried as “The Chantress of Amun: Nehemes-Bastet”, a woman

Silicon Valley is the home to many of the world’s largest high-tech corporations. Silicon Valley companies employee a plethora of talent-rich workers who lead the way in 21st century, and beyond, technological advances. Google is one of the crown jewels of Silicon Valley and like many successful companies, such as Xerox or Velcro; the name has morphed into a verb become synonymous with an activity. “Google this” is the expression that is used to indicate using any internet search engine for results

found in treasures of high value in 1922 by Howard Carter and Lord Carnavorn. The tomb was mostly untouched when it was found in the Valley Of Kings. King Tut took the throne when he was only nine so he was the only young, and he took advice from the administration. King Tut’s tomb was a major find in the 19th century. It was exposed on November 4, 1922 in the Valley of the Kings by Howard Carter. It was a great brilliant discovery that made the news across the world. Up until the finding of King