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The Spectator
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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
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THE SPECTATOR
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| November 30, 2007 |
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Did You Know That?
Wacky Facts: 'Tis the Season
by Tara Apo '10
- More artificial Christmas trees are displayed each year than real Christmas trees.
- In Japan, Christmas Eve is a popular day to eat fried chicken and strawberry shortcake.
- Charlemagne, a.k.a. Charles the Great, was crowned Roman Emperor on December 25.
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Drunk Driving Incidents and the Holiday Season :
Why the Danger Level is High During the Holidays
by Elijah LaChance '10
Drunk driving is always a problem. According the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 17,000 Americans die every year in alcohol-related vehicle crashes. But the risk is especially high, and the danger especially great, during the holiday season. Incidents of drunk driving rise an estimated average of 50 percent during the period between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day, and fatalities rise 45 percent. Since 1981, every President of the United States has declared December National Drunk and Drugged Driving Month in response to the danger. More. . . |
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I'm Dreaming of a Green Christmas
by Laura Wright '10
I look forward to going home for the winter break more than any other time of the year. I can't wait to decorate my tree and play in the snow. Dinner with my brother and nights at the movies; I love to be at home. But one of the things I find bothering me more and more, each time I leave Hamilton for a while, is the incredible extent to which consumerism is tied to socialization. More. . . |
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The Science Behind the Season:
What Makes a Perfect Toy and
How Does that Change in a Modern Society?
by Elijah LaChance '10
Every parent or older sibling has seen it: two toys look similar on the outside, but a child has a distinct favorite to the point that the other one is completely ignored. What makes a perfect toy, one that is a favorite of millions of children? It's a quetion that parents, grandparents, and toy manufacturers have been asking for centuries. Now, in the world of electronics and instant gratification, the question gets even more complicated. How does a modern toy manufacturer make itself stand out, and what are the psychological principles behind toymaking. What is a child looking for in a toy? More. . . |
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This Week on The Web:
ThinkGeek.com - the Perfect Geeky Gift Guide
by Kate Tummarello '11
Looking to get a special gift for that geek in your life? Want to add some geeky gifts to your own holiday wish list? ThinkGeek.com has the perfect assortment of gifts for every geek. More. . . |
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