“A million dollars isn’t cool. You know what’s cool? A billion dollars.” Well, at least that is what Napster founder Sean Parker (played by Justin Timberlake) says to a young Mark Zuckerberg (Jesse Eisenberg)…
Television has had a major influence on American culture, arguably greater than parents, schools, churches, or government. TV was first introduced in the U.S. in 1928 but really took off after WWII when over…
Effective company slogans possess an artful blend of catchiness, brevity, and memorability. Condensing a brand’s essence into a handful of words, these slogans act as magnets for customers. Naturally, some slogans stand out significantly,…
The Mesozoic Era, also known as the age of dinosaurs, lasted from 252 to 66 million years ago. It likely ended when an asteroid struck Earth, spewing minerals into the air that caused lasting…
The United States is home to an estimated 35,000 museums, as well as thousands of state parks, hundreds of national park sites, and more than 600 amusement parks. With so many destinations and attractions…
There is compelling evidence of mass killing of civilians by Myanmar’s military, according to the United Nations. These killings are part of the military’s ongoing efforts to quell armed resistance to its power grab…
The United States possesses one of the most powerful military forces on earth, exceeding all others in expenditure. Its defense spending surpasses the combined sum of the next eight countries. However, a significant portion…
What do Bruce Springsteen, Faith Hill, Andy Williams, James Brown, and Busta Rhymes have in common? These luminaries in the genres of rock, country, easy listening, soul, and rap, respectively, have never reached No.…
Next year will be 80 years since the D-Day invasion commenced at Normandy, one of the largest invasions of any war in modern history. While most Americans who know about the day are aware…
Serendipity refers to accidental discoveries that lead to beneficial outcomes. The word was coined in 1754 by Horace Walpole, inspired by a tale about three princes who made fortunate discoveries by chance rather than…
In the realm of military and defense technology, the development of new weapons systems has been a consistent focus of U.S. army designers. Whether it is the development of new aircraft or submarines, the…
Italian food may or may not still constitute our favorite international fare (there is evidence that younger generations prefer Mexican, for instance), but you have only to glance through the recipes on any cooking…
Amidst failed negotiations over compensation and other concerns, the Hollywood writers’ strike passed the 100-day mark on Aug. 9. (See the most significant strikes in Hollywood history.) One factor fueling tensions between the Writers…
The strength of a nation’s military is determined not just by its naval vessels and firepower, but also by the personnel at its disposal. A country requires both men and women to manage the…
At least 49,449 people took their own lives in the United States in 2022, based on recently released provisional counts of death certificates by the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics. The count is…
