I'm not sure what it could be. Have you tried using error_reporting(E_ALL); above your script? Perhaps use an or die().
Mysql_error(); to find out more..Also why is points Char and not say varchar or int?
I cant really gove you an answer,but what I can give you is a way to a solution, that is you have to find the anglde that you relate to or peaks your interest. A good paper is one that people get drawn into because it reaches them ln some way.As for me WW11 to me, I think of the holocaust and the effect it had on the survivors, their families and those who stood by and did nothing until it was too late.