If you've been lucky enough to travel internationally, you might have noticed that some foods taste different than they usually do in the US. Have you ever wondered why? Food production, ingredients, and even government regulations vary from country to country. These are some of
Iran raised a crimson flag above Qom’s Jamkaran Mosque on June 13, 2025, responding to Israeli airstrikes that killed top military and nuclear officials. Simultaneously, it mobilized 73,000 rapid‑response troops, the largest deployment since the Iran‑Iraq War. This wasn’t symbolism alone. The red banner signaled a vow
After Israel's air and ground strikes on Iran, the UN Security Council quickly organized and held an emergency meeting on June 13, 2025. Israel's coordinated attack struck more than 100 sites in Iran, including military sites and nuclear facilities. The operation has been revealed to be
Controversy has been sparked after Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said that drivers have a right to hit protestors with their cars if they feel that their lives are in danger. He made these claims in a podcast just before protests were planned in the United
The global seafood industry is estimated to be worth anywhere from $200 billion to more than $300 billion. However, that industry is now facing an unprecedented risk from ocean acidification. Most people don't see the effects of the silent phenomenon and go about their daily
The passing of a U.S. president is a significant moment in history, closing the final chapter of their leadership and legacy. Some lived long lives, battling illness in their later years, while others faced sudden and tragic ends. This is how the last nine departed
History repeats itself, even in fantasy. George R. R. Martin drew many ideas from real events when he wrote House of the Dragon. From violent struggles for power to strange diseases, let's look at the 9 dark history lessons behind the Targaryens and their world. 1.
Fort Knox is in Kentucky and is one of the most secure places on Earth. It holds most of the U.S. gold reserves, yet few people have ever glimpsed at what else is inside. Only one U.S. president has ever gone into the vault, which
Every year, we take to the streets and the homes of friends and family to celebrate a variety of holidays that make us feel like we are all part of something bigger. But do we really know the true origins of these holidays, which see
For centuries, it was widely believed that diseases such as leprosy had arrived in the Americas exclusively with European explorers and settlers. However, new research from the Institut Pasteur in Paris revealing a shartling truth: a species of bacteria that causes leprosy, Mycobacterium lepromatosis, was
