As Carthage valued gold overpower, they likely would have left Gaul, Germany, and Britannia intact, preferring to use them as political allies and trading partners. Therefore, Northern Europe would have continued to develop as independent states and maintained their pagan heritage. This weakness allowed the wiser Roman commanders (Fabius’ plan)…
Actress Natasha Richardson died from bleeding in her skull caused by the fall she took on a ski slope, an autopsy found Thursday. The medical examiner ruled her death an accident, and doctors said she might have survived had she received immediate treatment. “In the case of Natasha Richardson, it’s…
Absolutely not. Almost all cereal crops would die immediately, and food supplies would shut down. Billions would die of famine. Humans were (and still are) definitely alive during the Ice Age. Scientists and anthropologists have found evidence of human remains existing nearly 12,000 years ago. The current interglacial period began…
Ionic bonds are formed between cations and anions. A cation is formed when a metal ion loses a valence electron while an anion is formed when a non-metal gains a valence electron. They both achieve a more stable electronic configuration through this exchange. An ionic bond can form between two…
Could is used to say that an action or event is possible. Would is used to talk about a possible or imagined situation, and is often used when that possible situation is not going to happen. 1 : in a possible manner : by any possibility that’s all she could…
Could not have means that something was impossible in the past. For example: She could not have been on that flight because I just saw her at work. It’s typically used with “had (been)”. For example: “I couldn’t have succeeded if she hadn’t offered any help.” Of course, you can…
“Would you” also sounds more polite than “Could you.” “Would you” and “Could you” are equally polite and valid ways to make a request. “Could you” sounds more polite than “Would you.” “Would you” sounds more insistent and is more often used in angry requests, such as “Would you please…
The phrase could use a friend means that the described person is either in trouble or very unhappy. When stated about oneself, it is usually a gentle request for a show of affection or support, often addressed to someone who is already the friend of the speaker. Loving someone romantically…
In Homer’s Odyssey, Odysseus proves he was a hero for ancient times. He would also be considered a hero today because of the traits he possesses; selflessness, courage and cleverness. Being selfless is an important characteristic for a hero to have. This trait allows one to put others and their…
A comprehensive peace agreement was signed on 31 August 2020 between the Sudanese authorities and several rebel factions to end armed hostilities. The Save Darfur Coalition has helped develop strategies and advocate for diplomacy to promote peace, the deployment of peacekeeping forces in Darfur, billions of dollars in U.S. funding…