These weren’t your everyday German Shepherds. These dogs were actual “soldiers” for the Soviet Union and played a role in the nation’s comeback victory over the Germans in World War II. Anti-tank dogs were first trained in 1930 to carry out missions for the Soviets’ Red Army. Over 16 years, they were used for various […]
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Charles Joughin was an acclaimed chef. He was best known for being the head baker on the RMS Titanic. Although the extravagance of the voyage is well known, the pastries that Joughin was responsible for creating are not why he is remembered. Instead, Joughin is best known for his remarkable survival in the face of
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Throughout the history of the United States, there have been many landmark court cases. These have paved the way for more equality and an equal shot at the American dream. Brown v. Board of Education, Hernandez v. Texas, and Obergefell v. Hodges have played a crucial role in shaping the landscape of equality. The outcomes
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In 1988, the skies above Hawaii bore witness to one of the most unbelievable and astounding instances in aviation history. Aloha Airlines Flight 243 experienced a catastrophic structural failure mid-flight. Against all odds, the crew managed to bring the aircraft safely to the ground with only one casualty. Background Aloha Airlines Flight 243, a routine
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If you’re someone who loves role-playing games, whether it be tabletop or video games, then you owe a lot to the man who pretty much invented the genre. Gary Gygax is known as the father of the RPG for his role in co-creating the phenomenon known as Dungeons & Dragons (D&D). This game, with its
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Video games come from humble beginnings. Something unique about the industry is that many of the names that were big on the early scene still remain some of the most successful today. One such name that has constantly been part of the video game scene is Nintendo. Just the name evokes images of colorful plumbers,
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August 6, 1945, marked a cataclysmic turning point in human history. The city of Hiroshima, Japan, became the epicenter of one of the most devastating events of the 20th century when the United States dropped the first atomic bomb. Amidst the widespread destruction and unimaginable human suffering, the shadows left behind by the victims etched
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Australia is known for a lot of things. Dangerous spiders and venomous snakes among all sorts of other exciting wildlife. Beautiful cities like Sydney, and the inhospitable expanse of the outback are just a few examples. But there is something dark in the maritime history of Australia. It is something so disturbing that it is
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The term “ghost town” evokes certain mental images of dusty western towns empty of all human life, dilapidated mining towns with broken windows, and desolate streets. There is something inherently creepy about an empty town and the unknown stories of previous residents, something sinister about the things left behind. But what if instead of an
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Many First Ladies have taken the spotlight away from their husbands. Such as Eleanor Roosevelt, Jackie Kennedy, and Betty Ford. However, there was one president who was outshined by his own daughter. Alice Roosevelt Longworth was the daughter of President Theodore Roosevelt. She was a prominent figure in social and political circles during the turn
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