A supernova explosion in our Galaxy, visible even in daylight was recorded faithfully by Chinese astronomers in the sung dynasty 1054 a.d.
Yes, in general it is true that Buddhism is both a religion and a philosophy, since it not only looks to realms past Earth's but it gives people a way to live their life that can lead to inner happiness and contentment in their current life.
The tariff debate of 1827 and 1828 was mainly brought about
by the depression of American industries. A tax was implemented on foreign
goods and that made the nationally produced products much cheaper. The south
was totally unhappy over the taxes implemented. The raw materials came to the
south but the finished product did not have any market. This tax raised the
prices of their finished product. The people of the south opposed this tax
vociferously because it did not benefit them in any way.
