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What is Arisierung? How did Nazi polices change life in Haarlem? What did Corrie and the other ten Booms do to fight against Arisierung? Arisierung is the Nazi goal of Aryanization. They used genocide and other policies to accomplish this goal. Read about Arisierung and how Nazi policies affected the Netherlands during WW2.
What is the difference between photographic and eidetic memory? Do photographic memories really exist? The difference between photographic and eidetic memory is simple: eidetic memories exist. There is no definitive evidence of photographic memory. Read more about the difference between photographic and eidetic memory below.
Who was the man known as “Bulldog” and what happened to him? How did Harry de Vries affect Corrie ten Boom? Harry de Vries was a formerly Jewish man in Haarlem who was always seen walking bulldogs. He was persecuted for being Jewish even though he converted to Christianity. Learn more about Harry de Vries and his fate.
Who was Betsie ten Boom? How did she end up at Ravensbruck and how did she die there? Betsie ten Boom is the sister of Corrie ten Boom. Betsie and Corrie ten Boom spent time in Vught and Ravensbruck camps together until Betsie’s passing. Read more about the relationship between Corrie and Betsie ten Boom, and what happened to Betsie.
What is Real Social Dynamics? What was Neil Strauss’s role in the company? Real Social Dynamics was a company founded by new gurus Tyler Durden and Papa. Real Social Dynamics caused many tensions within the PUA community, especially with Mystery and other PUAs at Project Hollywood.
What is a savant, and who are the most famous savants? What classifies someone as a savant, and what can they tell us about the science of memory? The most famous savants are people with a unique and specific skill. In Moonwalking With Einstein, Foer introduces well-known savants and their skills to show that the way memory works can change, and that some people have natural skills. Read to find out what a savant is, and learn about famous savants.
Who is David DeAngelo, and what was his role in The Game? How did he know Neil Strauss? David DeAngelo was a PUA who called his strategy “cocky funny.” David DeAngelo was one of the PUA gurus Neil Strauss met early in his journey into the PUA community, and he incorporated the cocky funny strategy into his own methods.
What are NSAIDs and what do they do? What are the dangers of NSAIDs? Is there cause for concern with any dose size? NSAIDs are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. They are common over-the-counter options for addressing pain, fever, and other minor ailments. See why you might need to exercise caution with these common medications and learn about the potential dangers of NSAIDs.
What are The Hiding Place themes that are important to know? How do the themes in The Hiding Place show key lessons? The Hiding Place themes include morality, faith, and forgiveness. Read about the three themes on this list of The Hiding Place themes below.
What is the history of print, and how does it relate to memory? Did books evolve to help humans with things they couldn’t remember? The history of print emerged in fairly recent human history. Prior to the written word, humans relied on memory to share stories and ideas. The history of print changed how humans relied on memory. The history of print and memory are intertwined. Read more about it below.