Every election, debates reignite over who the “best” president really was, usually splitting along party lines or nostalgic memories. But beyond popularity or scandal, greatness often lies in lasting impact. Surprisingly, recent historian rankings and public opinion point to eight leaders—plus one notable outlier—who changed
When diving in a lake, you expect to find some interesting things, but you certainly don't plan on finding a classified test model from the legendary Project Arrow. After decades of elusive searches, the Raise the Arrow team found a long-lost part of "Project Arrow'
A rock, discovered in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, has rattled America's geologic history. Named the Watersmeet Gneiss, it’s the oldest rock yet confirmed in the United States. Although Canadian rocks are still the oldest, this latest discovery changes what we know about the Earth’s ancient crust. With
The American Wild West is a celebrated part of American culture, with hundreds of movies, TV series, and books written about the frontier West. But with a lot of authors and directors taking artistic liberties, just how many factoids about the American West that we
A fossil has been found in Turkey that was carbon-dated to be approximately 8.7 million years old. The fossil was named Anadoluvius turkae and could challenge the most prominent theory about where all humans originated from. Humans could have, in fact, evolved in Europe before
From drive-in theatres to record players spinning the latest hits, life in the 1960s was filled with unique experiences that shaped an entire generation. It was a time when The Beatles ruled the airwaves, soda fountains were the place to hang out, and the space
Let’s face it—every generation has its challenges, but Boomers? They faced some real curveballs. From navigating life without Google to living with outdated safety standards, their struggles are enough to give the average millennial a meltdown. Ready for a trip down memory lane? Let’s dive
The Spartans, known for their intense military prowess and fearlessness, used extreme methods to enforce discipline. Their approach reflected not just military values but a complex societal framework that shaped their identity and effectiveness as a community. In doing so, they have long been known
Many of the world’s most famous dishes are closely tied to particular countries, but what if they didn’t actually originate there? From croissants that started in Austria to fortune cookies with Japanese roots, history tells a different story than popular belief. These are nine iconic
The Oxford English Dictionary is an amazing and quintessential tool for users of the English language. But most people don't know about its darker side. One of the best contributors to the Oxford English Dictionary was a man named Dr. William Chester Minor. Minor had
