Using a slash is generally considered informal by style guides, and its use is discouraged in formal, academic, and professional writing. What is the only time a slash is considered acceptable in formal writing?More...Discuss
The 1933 fire at the German Parliament building known as the Reichstag was a pivotal event in the establishment of Nazi Germany. Allegedly set by a Dutch communist, the fire was used by Adolf Hitler to turn public opinion against his opponents, especially the communists. Immediately after the fire, he enacted a decree suspending constitutional protection of personal rights, effectively establishing the Nazi Party dictatorship. Why do some believe the fire was set by the Nazis themselves?More...Discuss