In a world ripe with international conflict, powerful countries continuously compete for the best defense resources, including missiles. These missiles are capable of carrying nuclear warheads, which adversaries like North Korea have in their…
Since their inception, tanks have always been a vital part of a military’s army. Often considered the ultimate battlefield weapon, these deadly, powerful weapons allow armies to rapidly advance during war and are still…
Few things disrupt a film’s production like an actor departure. But when a star drops out before shooting or isn’t working out as envisioned, recasting brings a new opportunity. Some of cinema’s most iconic…
As military technology has advanced, the imperative to minimize the risk to servicemembers has driven the development and increasingly widespread use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVS), commonly referred to as drones. Military drones can…
The war in Ukraine is being fought with small arms, but many of the high-impacts events of the war involve missiles fired at very long ranges by artillery or aircraft. The LMUR, launched from…
Halloween is the one day of the year when everyone can appreciate a good fright. But for many, the scariest part of Halloween is actually what comes next. Eating several pounds of candy in…
For decades, many Americans have been obsessed with the idea of getting the perfect body. Each year, people strive to make themselves look like models and actors, or just to get in better shape.…
Before the era of flaunting wealth through luxury sports cars, America’s wealthy showcased their affluence by constructing lavish mansions. Building homes with a lot of square footage is easier to do at scale these…
Throughout history, humans have been engaged in seemingly continuous warfare, with armed conflicts persisting for over 90% of the 3,400 years of recorded history. It is estimated that war has resulted in the loss…
The 20-year War in Afghanistan ended in August 2021, becoming America’s lengthiest conflict ever. The second Iraq War, concluding in 2011 after 8 years, was shorter. But continuing clashes with ISIS kept the U.S.…
Nearly two years after the U.S. fully withdrew from Afghanistan, ending America’s longest war at 20 years, some historical conflicts made that seem brief. Before modern weapons enabled remote killing, wars often dragged on…
Elizabeth Holmes, the disgraced founder of Theranos, reported to prison in May. She recently had her 11 year sentence reduced by 2 years, possibly for good behavior. After being convicted of wire fraud and…
Russian President Vladimir Putin continues to threaten to use nuclear weapons as retaliation for any attack from the West. For many, this threat brings back some of the constant state of fear that was…
How the United States came to stretch from ocean to ocean is a riveting tale of exploration and rebellion. The original 13 colonies on the Atlantic coast declared independence from Britain in 1776, giving…
The United States government has Ukraine with billions of dollars of weapons since the invasion began well more than a year ago. It plans to send 31 M1 Abrams main battle tanks, set to…
If the abundance of antique shops and museums are any indication, many Americans share an obsession for old and extremely old things. Such things might be millennia–old human-made artifacts, millions-of-years-old fossils, and even older…
This coming Monday is Juneteenth, a day when Black Americans across the country celebrate the end of slavery in the United States. The holiday, which originated with the emancipation of slaves in Texas, has…
Many houses that become known as “murder homes” are quickly torn down because of the awful events that took place inside. But a few such homes remain standing and have taken their place as…
With each new generation, new trends and fashions emerge. Though each style is distinct and memorable, not all hold up equally well over time. (Here, for instance, are some iconic fashion brands that no…
Since 1775’s American Revolution, more than 42 million Americans have served in the military during a time of war, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Many of these troops paid the ultimate…
