What’s a Bitcoin?
Created in the spirit of subversion by an anonymous developer nicknamed Satoshi Nakamoto, Bitcoin is an electronic cash system based on an open source cryptographic protocol, with no central authority.
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President Barack Obama’s ‘summer White House’ (6 pictures)
President Barack Obama and his family will travel to Martha’s Vineyard for eight days beginning on Aug. 10. The Obamas will stay in a home, built in 1961 and renovated in 2006, located on 9.5 acres in Chilmark, the wealthiest town on the island. The home features a private master suite with its own den, a pond, ocean views from the living room, and a small basketball court.
Equal same-sex marriage in US
The movement to obtain marriage rights and benefits for same-sex couples in the United States began in the 1970s, but became more prominent in U.S. politics in 1993 when the Hawaii Supreme Court declared the state’s prohibition to be unconstitutional in Baehr v. Lewin. During the 21st century, public support for same-sex marriage has grown considerably, and national polls conducted since 2011 show that its legalization is supported by a majority of Americans.
How to become the British Monarch
Thinking about how to be King or Queen. Congratulations to Prince William and Princess Kate: It’s a boy!
Crying Cop from the Philippines (4 pictures)
Riot cop Joselito Sevilla broke into tears while trying to block protesters in the Philippines with his shield and baton. “I am a policeman, I’m just doing my job,” he said. It was his first riot duty. The protesters gathered around to show him some support.
How the war on drugs in Mexico began
Since 2006 the Mexican government has been battling cartels in the US-backed war on drugs. Tens of thousands of people, including innocent civilians, gang members, the police and military have been killed in the extremely violent conflict. This first part in a series on the war on drugs in Mexico looks at how the narcotics trade began in the country.