10 War Heroes of the 21st Century
In October 2001, the United States and its allies started a military campaign known as the Global War on Terror. This began with attacks on Afghanistan, coming soon after deadly terrorist attacks in America.…
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The Stories Behind America’s Most Iconic Patriotic Melodies
When we listen to songs extolling America, these marches, anthems, and tunes about the United States aren’t about expressing some singular ethnic identity or celebrating the grandeur of the monarchy. These songs are about…
The Biggest US Army Tanks Ever
Tanks have been used in battle for more than 100 years. Invented by the British in September 1915, the first prototype was called Little Willie. Not exactly a success, it was followed by a…
26 Leaders Who Faced the Fury of Their People
“Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown” is a quote from the Shakespeare play “King Henry the Fourth , Part Two.” And while the citation speaks to how heavy responsibilities weigh on a…
30 Common Meals People Ate During the Great Depression
Two major disruptive events in American history – the Dust Bowl and the Great Depression – plagued the country throughout the 1930s. The Dust Bowl was caused by drought and massive dust storms that…
States Where the COVID-19 Surge Is the Worst Right Now
After a brief pause last week where hospitalizations and test positivity rates for COVID-19 plateaued, the seven-day moving average for both metrics resumed dropping in the most recent reporting period. However, this downward trend…
Oldest Current Members of US Congress
With some exceptions, there are certain professions or activities that are clearly a young person’s game, such as professional sports, mountain climbing, firefighting, and construction work. Apparently, serving in the United States Congress is…
These Are the 20 Most Accurate War Movies of All Time
For almost as long as there have been movies, filmmakers have strived to depict the realism of combat. World War I provided fresh wartime storylines for the emerging motion-picture industry. Films such as “The…
This Is the Newest American Military Base Overseas
The U.S. military has both reduced its presence in some places and increased it elsewhere since the Cold War ended. Today it has easily the largest global military presence of any nation on earth,…
The Cost Of Gas The Year You Were Born
The price of gasoline and oil is an important component in the energy sector of the government’s consumer price index, which measures inflation. Gas prices were the largest contributor to inflation in August, accounting…
The 24 Oldest Wartime Leaders in World History
Whether it is running the affairs of state or directing complicated military maneuvers, age has not necessarily been a hindrance to wartime leadership. To compile a list of the oldest wartime leaders in history,…
Here’s How Bad COVID-19 Is Right Now in Every State
Only two of the states with the nation’s highest hospitalization admissions from COVID-19 were the same from the previous week as the latest surge flattened out this week. To determine the states where the…
The Biggest Box Office Bombs in Recent Years
While films like “Top Gun: Maverick,” “Avatar: The Way of Water,” and “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” can bring in hundreds of millions of dollars, and sometimes even top $1 billion in international ticket sales,…
The 15 Guns That Won the Old West
In the history and mythology of the American West, the role of firearms is central to the conquest of the frontier and the fulfillment of America’s Manifest Destiny. Told in history books, dime-store novels,…
20 Famous Rulers Who Ascended to the Throne Before 20
Throughout history, nations have enthroned monarchs before they’ve reached age 20. Though that may seem shocking to us in the 21st century, it’s understandable when we remember that life expectancies were much shorter in…
33 Iconic Weapons of World War II
Much of the early success of the Axis powers of Germany, Italy, and the Japanese empire during World War II was due to their technological advantages in weaponry. The Western Allies and the Soviet…
The Drunkest City in Every State
Even though progress has been made to combat binge drinking in America, it remains a problem. One in six American adults indulges in excessive drinking on a single occasion, according to the Centers for…
25 Really Weird Lawsuits You Wouldn’t Believe Were Ever Filed
Remember Stella Liebeck who was burned by a hot McDonald’s coffee and was awarded $2.9 million on 1994? For a long time, she was the poster girl for ridiculous lawsuits. The case shocked the…
Here’s How Bad COVID-19 Is Right Now in Every State
The holiday season is hurtling toward us, with Thanksgiving less than a month away, and the start of family gatherings. These get-togethers pose concerns as super-spreader events with the threat of COVID-19 still stalking…
The Oldest and Famous Entertainers of All Time
According to the United Nations World Population Prospects, as of 2019 there were about 600,000 people alive who were 100 years old or older. Two stars of Hollywood’s golden era – Olivia de Havilland…