Tactics of war and battle have come long since the Revolutionary War. With advanced technology like radars, radios, and more, troops have several ways to determine if their enemy is approaching closer. However, during the 1700s, this technology didn’t exist, leaving many soldiers in the Revolutionary War to rely on messengers or signals to be […]
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When a man goes to prison, it can have more long-reaching effects than anyone realizes. John Dillinger was a petty criminal in 1924. He was found guilty of an attempted robbery and assault on a local grocer. Dillinger was not able to afford a lawyer, so the court was able to maximize his sentence. John’s
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November 22, 1963, marked one of the most unforgettable days in the history of the United States. It was the day Lee Harvey Oswald assassinated John F. Kennedy as he moved through Dealey Plaza in Dallas. The assassination has birthed countless conspiracy theories on the possible reason why the president, popularly known as JFK, was
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Robert Nesta Marley, also known as Bob Marley, was a legendary reggae musician, singer, and songwriter from Jamaica. He was born in 1945 in St.Ann Jamacia to Noval Sinclair Marley and Cedella Malcolm. He started his professional music career in 1963 with his band “The Wailers.” Considered one of the pioneers of the reggae culture,
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Playing poker is a game filled with different combinations of cards with a variety of meanings. One such combination is the dead man’s hand, consisting of two black aces and two black eights. Although some see it as a hand that can help you win big, it is also associated with death and misfortune. People
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Wrigley is a chewing gum manufacturer founded in 1891. They’re famous for their peppermint gum, advertised for its “double” flavor introduced in 1914. The company loved to capitalize on the word “double” and introduced the Doublemint twins in 1939. Initially, they were drawings Wrigley included in magazine and newspaper advertisements. From 1959 they cast and
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Annie Oakley was one of the most famous sharpshooters from the United States during the Wild West. Under Buffalo Bill’s tutelage, she performed in his Wild West show, becoming one of the first American female stars. From Hollywood films to Broadway musicals, actresses like Jamie Lee Curtis, Barbara Stanwyck, and Reba McEntire have immortalized Her. Let’s take
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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
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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
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In 1929, America suffered an enormous economic crisis, which remains the most severe economic meltdown in modern history. The stock market crashed, and world trade collapsed due to the Smoot-Hawley tariff. This led to extended bank panic, as many customers withdrew their cash deposits for fear of the bank’s solvency. There was also a collapse
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