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The Longest Flights in the World
In the book Around the World in 80 Days, to prove that the world has shrunken, and to show how far a bank thief could go to prove a bet, Phelias Fogg bet that he could go around the world in only 80 days. By the time that Jules Verne wrote the book the world…
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Why this new airline matters more than you think-Part 1
“My grandfather rode a camel, my father rode a camel, I drive a Mercedes, my son drives a Land Rover, and my grandson is going to drive a Land Rover, but my great-grandson is going to ride a camel” -Sheikh Ahmed Zaki Yamani At first glance, Riyadh Air doesn’t seem to be an impressive airline.…
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What is an American?
In the summer 1776, members of the Continental Congress from throughout all 13 Colonies, from Georgia to New Hampshire, met in Independence Hall in Philadelphia. This was during the American Revolution, where the American Colonies were trying to separate from the might of the British Empire. Many delegates were inspired by the ideas of the…
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Yeah, America is the Greatest Country on Earth
America is the greatest country on earth. That is an irrefutable fact that is undeniable. We are the richest country, and the most powerful in the world. However, even with those, there are various other reasons we are the greatest country, despite what naysayers might say. So, let me explain why America is really the…
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The Corner Podcast-Episode 17
Today on the show, America and Israel attack Iran, killing Supreme Leader Khamenei while also decimating Iran’s military, and I make the case for why the war is justified, the US withdraws 5,000 US troops from Germany, which is completely justified, and I explain the relationship we need to have with Europe, President Trump threatens…
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Why Communism can never work
Just over 34 years ago, Soviet General Secretary Mikhal Gorbachev resigned, and the Soviet Flag was lowered from the Kremlin for the last time, to be replaced with the Tricolor White, Blue, and Red of the Russian Flag. The Soviet Union, once one of the most powerful countries in the world, was dead. The Cold…
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The relationship we should have between the US and Europe
This is an excerpt from Episode 17 of the Corner Podcast. To watch the whole thing, click here: A letter to the nations of Europe Two of the most interlinked continents in the world are Europe and America, and it is easy to see why. They are extremely financially linked, they are culturally similar, seeing…
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No, Orban was not a dictator
This is an excerpt from Episode 17 of the Corner Podcast. To watch the whole thing, click here: And the dangers of buzzwords Until recently, the Prime Minister of Hungary was Viktor Orban, who had been in that position since 2010. As prime minister, he was the head of the Fidez party, which is a…
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Cities across Borders
On the southern coast of California, we come across the major American city of San Diego. San Diego has a population of 1.4 million, larger than other major cities such as San Francisco or Dallas. It is known for its expansive parks, beaches, and tourist attractions, such as Legoland, the San Diego Zoo, and SeaWorld.…
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