That the United States has a penchant for meddling in foreign affairs isn’t new. Despite a long history marked by conflict, controversy, and violence, few historical accounts measure up to the disaster that was the Bay of Pigs. The invasion of Bahía de Cochinos (Bay of Pigs) or Playa Girón (Girón Beach) in Cuba was […]
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The Brooklyn Bridge is an iconic structure that connects the boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn in New York City. It stands over the East River. It is a combination of a suspension-style bridge and a cable-stayed bridge. Talks of building a bridge across the East River began in the early 1800s. The original construction plans
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Throughout ancient history, the reigns of kingdoms and countries have predominantly been held by men. However, within this male-dominated landscape, there have been numerous women who rose to power. This article explores the lives and legacies of seven extraordinary women from the ancient world. These female rulers were selected based on their political influence, cultural
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Dolores Hart had it all. She had successfully risen beyond small film roles into being a major starlet and had even locked lips with Elvis Presley in what would be Elvis’s first on-screen kiss. From her place high up in the Hollywood food chain, there were few places that Dolores couldn’t go. To the shock
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The Korean War began with an invasion of South Korea by North Korea in 1950. North Korea was backed by the Soviet Union and China. South Korea was backed by the United Nations Command which was led by the United States. The end of World War II saw the liberation of Korea as a Japanese
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The phenomenon known as the Dust Bowl occurred over several stages, primarily in the 1930s. It was a period where severe dust storms blew through the prairie lands. These storms resulted in significant issues for the people occupying these regions. It especially affected farmers in this area who relied solely on their income from farming
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Some called him the one-legged Forrest Gump, the man who began to run across an entire country after having his leg amputated. Some even believe that the scene in Forrest Gump where he runs from coast to coast was inspired by this courageous individual. His name was Terry Fox, a Canadian-born athlete who loved to
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The period known as the Italian Renaissance took place in the 15th and 16 centuries. It was characterized by its burst of artistic masterpieces and other cultural changes that came out of this time. Many advances in art such as paintings and sculptures, architecture, philosophy, and science were made during this time. These achievements signaled
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It’s not the typical kind of sweet honey you’re used to tasting in tea or eating with toast or fruit. It’s actually quite the opposite and can have dangerous effects if used excessively. And if you look throughout history, it had fatal consequences for some armies who were tricked into taking it. Mad honey, found
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Michael Lotito, born in Grenoble, France in 1950, became widely recognized not for some invention or scientific breakthrough, but rather for his astounding ability to eat almost anything, including a small plane. This rare ability earned him the nickname “Monsieur Mangetout,” which translates to “Mr. Eat-All.” In this article, we will explore Michael Lotito’s life
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