Starbucks is arguably one of the biggest coffee places in the world with over 32 thousand stores, but not a lot of people know the background of Starbucks. The first Starbucks opened in Seattle, Washington, on March 31st, 1971. Jerry Baldwin, Zev Sieglm, and Gordon Bowker were three peers from the University of San Francisco, who had a common interest in coffee and tea. The … [Read more...] about The History of: Starbucks
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Women not Women: How Mary Wollstonecraft Breaks Down Centuries of Misogyny by Revealing the Fallacies of the Men Responsible
Since the birth of civilization, half of the human race has been forced to exist in an inferior station. Valued primarily for their beauty and ability to produce offspring, women lived for centuries under the jurisdiction of male authority. Overtime, women fought for the respect, recognition, and independent identity now granted to them in many parts of the world. This is a … [Read more...] about Women not Women: How Mary Wollstonecraft Breaks Down Centuries of Misogyny by Revealing the Fallacies of the Men Responsible
Extended Reality and Narrative
People love a good narrative. It taps into our sense of empathy and compassion. Innately, we navigate the world in a selfish manner, always in first person. So, when reading a book or watching a movie, it’s natural for the reader to place themselves in the shoes of the characters, becoming a part of the story. The more extensive the world-building is, the more engaged the … [Read more...] about Extended Reality and Narrative
Gliding Flight
Gliders are airplanes without engines, and they have been commonplace in the aviation industry for more than 120 years. Indeed, gliders predated the 1903 Wright Flyer. They are also nice, relatively simple planes that freshmen aerospace engineering students can investigate. My Introduction to Aerospace Engineering class had its own glider project last semester, and I … [Read more...] about Gliding Flight
The History of: Folgers Coffee
We know that Folgers has been one of the leaders in the Instant Coffee market for decades now, but what we don’t know is the history of the brand itself. The Folgers Coffee story starts all the way back in 1850 in San Francisco. After a major fire destroyed the Folgers’ family livelihood, James and his brothers moved to San Francisco during the Gold Rush. His brothers headed to … [Read more...] about The History of: Folgers Coffee