US History

Sometimes, life takes an unexpected turn and gives more than what is imagined.  The common phrase “from grass to grace” is mainly used to describe a situation that skyrocketed from frustration to something more pleasing and worth fighting for.  However, that phrase fits perfectly for Williamina Fleming, who grew from nothing into a world-renowned astronomer […]

We’ve all heard of the likes of Al Capone and Bugsy Siegel, notorious gangsters from an age gone by. Their names live on as legends of organized crime. But did you know about the female mob bosses who were legendary in their own right? Witty, strong, and resourceful, these women rose to prominence in the

Abraham Lincoln (February 12th, 1809 – April 15th, 1865) was the United States’ 16th President. He was elected to two terms, serving from March 4th, 1861, until John Wilkes Booth assassinated him on April 15th, 1865.   Abraham Lincoln is known primarily for two important things: Though both are great feats, Abraham lived a fascinating life.

The term “ponzi scheme” is a common business term that describes when investors pay money into a nonexistent enterprise, and their money is returned to earlier investors as fake payments. But many may not know that the term originated from Charles Ponzi — an Italian con artist and swindler. They used his charismatic charm and

Death row inmates have been making last requests for centuries. Some of the requests are mundane, while others are downright strange.  In this blog post, we will look at nine of the strangest death row last requests. Some of these requests are shocking, and some are simply bizarre.  Of course, not all requests were granted,