Articles written by Isaac M. McPhee
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The Speed of Light
Though light was finally accepted to exist in the form of waves in the 19th century, other problems awaited the immediate attention of physicists.
Jan 25, 2008
- Isaac M. McPhee
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The Study of Light
To understand Special Relativity one must begin by understanding how light has been viewed throughout history.
Jan 25, 2008
- Isaac M. McPhee
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The Titles of Nobility Act
Most people do not realize that the well-known thirteenth amendment - that which ended slavery in America - was not the first "Thirteenth" amendment proposed.
Jan 24, 2008
- Isaac M. McPhee
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The Real Vikings
Misconceptions abound regarding the ancient Vikings and their behaviors. The truth about Vikings, however, can be just as interesting.
Jan 24, 2008
- Isaac M. McPhee
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Galilean Relativity
To fully understand the mysteries of Albert Einstein's Special Theory of Relativity, one must first understand the theory on which it was based: Galileo's theory.
Jan 24, 2008
- Isaac M. McPhee
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Induction vs. Deduction in Science
The "Scientific Method" is often summed up as a choice between two diametrically opposed, yet often coexisting modes of thought: Induction and Deduction
Jan 24, 2008
- Isaac M. McPhee
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The Longest Word in the Dictionary
While it may surprise many, the definition for the word "set" actually takes up more space than any other word, according to the Oxford English Dictionary.
Jan 23, 2008
- Isaac M. McPhee
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The Hollow Earth Thoery
The Hollow Earth Theory was remarkable in its ability to survive the scientific advances of the 18th and 19th centuries, surviving even until the early 20th century.
Jan 23, 2008
- Isaac M. McPhee
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Rome's Third Servile War
In 73 B.C. Roman slaves, led by Spartacus, revolted, building an army and raging through the Italian countryside in one of the most important slave uprisings in history.
Jan 23, 2008
- Isaac M. McPhee
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US Presidential Election of 1800
The presidential election of 1800 was the first truly disputed election in our nation's history, and became a defining event in shaping the United States Constitution.
Jan 23, 2008
- Isaac M. McPhee
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