SpongeBob SquarePants is an American animated comedy television series created for Nickelodeon by a marine science educator and animator Stephen Hillenburg. The series follows the exploits of the title character and his aquatic pals in the fictional underwater city of Bikini Bottom. But did you know where Bikini Bottom got its name? Bikini Bottom was […]
Where Did Bikini Bottom Get Its Name? Read More »
A Russian film was released in February 2019 entitled Soldier Boy. It starred child actor Andrey Andreev. He portrayed a boy who was part of the Second World War. The film showed how this young boy witnessed and experienced the devastation during the war. Who was this youngest soldier in World War II? Seryozha Aleshkov
Who was the Youngest Soldier in World War II? Read More »
Jerry cans were invented in Germany in the 1930s. They were made easy to be carried and stackable for easy transportation to different countries. But who developed these useful Jerry Cans? It was the year of 1937 when “Jerry Cans” were first invented by the Muller Engineering firm from Germany, which was inspired by the
Who Invented the Jerry Can? Read More »
In the mid-1900s, there was a destructive pre-battle between countries of the United States and Japan which led America to raid Japan with the most destructive strategic attack. But what happened in Operation Meetinghouse? Operation Meetinghouse was the code name used by the United States Army Air Forces for the deadliest air raid and bombing
What is Operation Meetinghouse? Read More »
Poppies have been a symbol of sleep, death, and peace. This flower grows practically anywhere. They easily adapt to different climates whether in cold or hot places. They also vary in height from less than an inch to even over 20 feet tall. But why did the poppy flower become a symbol of World War
How Did Poppy Flowers Become the Symbol of World War I? Read More »
The Diary of Anne Frank has become an iconic piece of literature. The journal showcases a vivid and moving glimpse into the life of a young Jewish girl growing up in Nazi-occupied Holland during the height of Hitler’s reign. Anne recorded her daily life while hiding from the Nazis in an old warehouse in Amsterdam.
Why Did The Anne Frank Foundation Add Otto Frank as Co-Author of Her Diary? Read More »
World War II was a global conflict that lasted from 1939 to 1945. The vast majority of the world’s countries, including all of the great powers, formed two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis powers. In a total war involving over 100 million personnel from over 30 countries, the major participants threw their
Who is Waverly Woodson? Read More »
The B-29 was one of the most technologically advanced planes during World War II. It had several innovative technologies such as remote-controlled weapons. Crewmen could also crawl between the fore and aft crew areas, which were pressurized and connected by a long tube over the bomb bays. With such an advanced flying machine, it would
How Much Did It Cost to Develop the B-29 Superfortress? Read More »
The Pearl Harbor attack was a surprise aerial attack by the Japanese on the US Naval base in Oahu, Hawaii, on December 7, 1941. The strike increased tensions between the United States and Japan during the time. But did you know that two hero pilots were denied the medal of honor despite their initiative and
The first mushroom cloud was observed in July 1946 after the first Atomic Bomb test explosion in Bikini Atoll, Marshall Islands. But this mushroom cloud was not the most popular. Bob Caron, a pilot during the war took a photo of the Hiroshima mushroom cloud minutes after the Enola Gay dropped the bomb that changed
What Are Mushroom Clouds? Read More »
