Pizza arrived in America sometime in the late 19th century, and the earliest pizzerias probably opened just before the dawn of the 20th. The people responsible for bringing pizza to these shores, hardly surprisingly,…
The American military has had an impact on popular culture, whether it’s movies, fashion, or your political preference. And for better or worse, the argot of the military has seeped into everyday language, and…
Paying customers understand the complexities of air travel and are mostly familiar with the different required procedures. They also have a reasonable expectation that going through the airport will be at the very least…
Throughout history, the military with longer-range weaponry has held a major tactical advantage on the battlefield. During the Hundred Years’ War, the English longbow, with a range of up to 1,000 feet, proved the…
Buc-ee’s has become an absolute phenomenon. Its stores are located along Interstates and are absolutely massive, some with more than 100 gas pumps and hundreds of parking spaces. Devoted Buc-ee’s fans love everything from…
A third of American adults say they sleep less than the recommended seven to nine hours. The optimal amount of sleep is highly dependent on the individual, but most people would likely be happier…
There are more than 35,000 museums in the U.S. Though many of them showcase art, there are many other kinds as well. Some celebrate humankind’s achievements, while others concentrate on certain regions or certain…
When a Hollywood film achieves blockbuster success, its sequel often seems more or less inevitable. Yet with the attempt to repeat a formula successfully comes the risk of redundancy, along with a potential drop…
The majority of nations maintain two distinct categories of military personnel: active-duty service members and reservists. Reservists, in this context, are individuals with civilian careers beyond their military service, yet they undergo regular training…
The best craft breweries in America may have their old standbys, but they’re constantly coming out with new beers to adapt to changing tastes and trends. Even veteran breweries like Sierra Nevada, whose pale…
Throughout most of its nearly 250-year history, the United States has been involved in conflict somewhere on Earth. While US history frequently casts a positive light on the nation’s wars and other military actions,…
While California, especially the Los Angeles area, is considered the wellspring of popular culture and music, many stars come from somewhere else. However, some huge names in music got their start in the Golden…
Many of our Halloween traditions were inspired by the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, marking the completion of crop harvesting for the year and the beginning of the dark days of winter – an…
Referred to as “The First Space War,” Operation Desert Storm, which began in 1991, saw an explosion in the use of satellite-based technology, including Satcom (satellite communication) and GPS. However, not all the fighting…
The ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine has been the setting for a number of brutal sieges on both cities and towns, resulting in the loss of both civilian lives and military personnel. One of…
