Fort Blunder

What is a Fort Blunder?

The United States went to war in 1812 for various reasons, including Britain’s interference with its trade and the impressment of its seamen, Americans’ aspirations to conquer Canada, and end British influence in North America. Did you know what happened during the war, called Fort Blunder? To defend against Canadian invasions, the United States began

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Phantom Menace

How Did the Phantom Menace Affect Ticket Sales of Movies Released in 1998?

Meet Joe Black is a 1998 American romantic fantasy film starring Brad Pitt, Anthony Hopkins, and Claire Forlani. The film debuted on November 13, 1998, and grossed around $15 million in its first weekend, ranking third behind The Waterboy’s second weekend and the debut of I Still Know What You Did Last Summer. But did

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Costco

Why is it Difficult to Get a Costco Membership in the UK?

Costco is well-known for carrying high-quality American brands and offering a money-back guarantee. Members can also shop for private label Kirkland SignatureTM products that are equal to or better than national brands, such as juice, cookies, coffee, housewares, luggage, clothing, and detergent. But did you ever wonder why getting a Costco membership in the UK

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Samuel L Seymour

Who Witnessed Lincoln’s Assassination as a Child?

On the evening of April 14, 1865, a famous actor and Confederate sympathizer named John Wilkes Booth assassinated President Abraham Lincoln at Ford’s Theatre in Washington DC. But did you know that there was a child in the theater who witnessed his assassination? Samuel J. Seymour witnessed Lincoln’s assassination as a child. He made a

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