History

The Central Intelligence Agency Hunted Down Top Nazi Scientists After World War 2 to Convince Them to Help Develop Weapons and the Space Program. These Nazis and Their Families Received Full American Citizenship.

History, History, Humanities, Reference, World War / November 29, 2022

The enemy was Nazi Germany and defeating it was the goal of the United States, Great Britain, and the Soviet Union. The first cracks in the marriage of convenience that had made them allies appeared in February 1945, at the Yalta Conference, where President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Prime Minister Winston Churchill, and Premier Josef Stalin […]

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Faustin E. Wirkus, a United States Marine Corps Sergeant Who was Stationed in Haiti, was Proclaimed “King of La Gonâve” in 1926 After He Saved the Queen from Drowning.

Ancient, Ancient Civilization, Biographies & Quotations, General Reference, History, History, Humanities, Reference, Royalty / November 28, 2022

La Gonâve is a sparsely populated island off Haiti’s Gulf Coast, stretching westward from Port-au-Prince Bay, 40 kilometers from Cabaret or Léogâne. The island coexists with the La Gonâve Arrondissement, one of Haiti’s original arrondissements. But did you know a US Marine Corps sergeant was proclaimed king of the island? Faustin E. Wirkus, a United

Faustin E. Wirkus, a United States Marine Corps Sergeant Who was Stationed in Haiti, was Proclaimed “King of La Gonâve” in 1926 After He Saved the Queen from Drowning. Read More »

The Civil Rights Act of 1875 was Overturned by the Supreme Court in 1883.

History, History, Humanities, Law & Government, Law Enforcement, Reference / November 26, 2022

The Civil Rights Act ensures equal social opportunities and legal protection regardless of ethnicity, religion, or other personal traits. But did you know that the Supreme Court overturned the Civil Rights Act of 1875 in 1883? The Civil Rights Act was the second in the United States after the Supreme Court invalidated the first in

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Major Wilbert “Doug” Peterson is the First Space Ace. He Managed to Perform the First and Only Air-to-Space Kill in History by Shooting Down a Satellite with an F-15A Fighter Jet.

Aerospace & Defense, Aviation, History, History, Humanities, Music & Audio, Reference, Space Technology / November 23, 2022

The United States Air Force made history on September 13, 1985. The first air-to-space missile was launched on this day, successfully destroying an orbiting satellite. This remarkable achievement gave America the upper hand against the Soviet Union during the US-Soviet Space Race. But did you know about the first space ace? Major Wilbert “Doug” Peterson

Major Wilbert “Doug” Peterson is the First Space Ace. He Managed to Perform the First and Only Air-to-Space Kill in History by Shooting Down a Satellite with an F-15A Fighter Jet. Read More »

The Lost Batallion of World War I was Where Soldiers of the US 77th Division Launched an Attack in the Argonne Forest Under the Idea That The French supported them. The Name is a Misnomer. The Troops were Not Lost, but They were Neglected.

Ancient Civilization, History, History, Humanities, Reference, War, World War / November 21, 2022

The Meuse-Argonne was a part of World War I’s final Allied offensive, and it was one of the attacks that brought the war to an end. It lasted from September 26 to November 11, 1918, when the Armistice was signed. But did you know the story about the Lost Battalion? The Lost Batallion of World

The Lost Batallion of World War I was Where Soldiers of the US 77th Division Launched an Attack in the Argonne Forest Under the Idea That The French supported them. The Name is a Misnomer. The Troops were Not Lost, but They were Neglected. Read More »

It Took Four Years to Complete the Transatlantic Telegraph Cable Project. A Parade was Held in New Your City to Celebrate the Occasion.

Communications Equipment, History, History, Reference / November 21, 2022

Today, copper and fiber-optic cables carrying data under the ocean between countries enable instant global communication. But did you know how long it took to install the first transatlantic telegraph cable? On September 1, 1857, New York held a parade to commemorate the first transatlantic telegraph cable installation. It took four years to complete the

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During the Gulf War, Saddam Hussein Built a Defensive Line Filled with Trenches and Tunnels. This was Patterned with Trench Warfare in World War I. The US Forces were Charged with Modified Bulldozers, and Several were Buried Alive.

Biographies & Quotations, General Reference, History, History, Humanities, Reference, War, World War / November 21, 2022

During the First Gulf War, Saddam Hussein’s Iraqi Army learned the hard way. The United States Army, famous for having fewer horses and bayonets than it once did, chose not to fight the war as Saddam had hoped. But did you know what military strategy Hussein employed during the gulf war? During the Gulf War,

During the Gulf War, Saddam Hussein Built a Defensive Line Filled with Trenches and Tunnels. This was Patterned with Trench Warfare in World War I. The US Forces were Charged with Modified Bulldozers, and Several were Buried Alive. Read More »

Yo-yos were Banned in Syria in 1933. Locals Blamed the Toy for the Severe Drought They were Experiencing.

Ecology & Environment, Green Living & Environmental Issues, History, Science, Shopping, Toys / November 19, 2022

The first yo-yo company was opened in Santa Barbara, California, by a Filipino immigrant in 1928. But they have been documented to be around since 440 BC. But did you know that Syrians had a superstitious belief that yo-yos caused a drought? Yo-yos were banned in Syria in 1933 because many locals believed they were

Yo-yos were Banned in Syria in 1933. Locals Blamed the Toy for the Severe Drought They were Experiencing. Read More »

In the Battle of Caribou, Neither the US nor Canada Lost Any Troops Over Combat. However, a Few Armed Canadian Lumberjacks were Injured by Bears.

History, History, Humanities, Reference, War, World War / November 18, 2022

The Aroostook War was a bloodless conflict between the US state of Maine and the British Canadian province of New Brunswick. The war started in 1838 and ended by the following year. But did you know what happened in the Battle of Caribou? In the Battle of Caribou, neither the US nor Canada lost troops

In the Battle of Caribou, Neither the US nor Canada Lost Any Troops Over Combat. However, a Few Armed Canadian Lumberjacks were Injured by Bears. Read More »

Spartan Magistrates Would Declare War on Their Slaves Every Year. This Gave Them an Excuse to Hurt or Kill Their Slaves.

Ancient Civilization, Discrimination & Identity Relations, History, History, Humanities, Reference, Social Issues & Advocacy / November 16, 2022

Sparta was a powerful Greek state in ancient times. Slavery was an accepted norm in this region, as it was throughout the country. However, there were some differences between the lives of slaves in Sparta and those in other Greek states. But did you know they would annually declare war on their slaves? Spartan magistrates

Spartan Magistrates Would Declare War on Their Slaves Every Year. This Gave Them an Excuse to Hurt or Kill Their Slaves. Read More »