Archive for the ‘History’ Category
10 Intimate Snapshots Of Nurses Stationed In Vietnam
The 1960s were a decade of change. With the second wave of feminism, women’s rights movements, and civil liberties unlike anything previous generations had experienced, life in America was exciting yet overshadowed by political turmoil [...]
10 Political Activists Who Penned Works Behind Bars
For many, many years a select group of rare and truly courageous group of people have taken a stand to fight for those less fortunate and less privileged than them. These activists have stood up [...]
10 Deadliest Epidemics In History
Since the beginning of time, entire populations have been wiped out by illness like cholera, malaria, and the plague. Despite improved means of preventing these deadly diseases, the substantially decreased threat of pandemics is still [...]
Greatest Underdog Upsets
If you gamble, then there was probably a time when you wished that you had bet on the underdog. It’s always a risky bet, but can have the biggest payout for even a small bet. [...]
10 Most Extreme Cases Of OCD In History
The world’s greatest minds often walked the line between sheer genius and absolute madness. Many had underlying psychological issues which affected their daily lives. One of these issues is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder – or OCD. Here [...]
11 Things You Might Not Know About The U.S. Air Force
The Air Force is dedicated to aiming high. Born on the same day as the CIA, the Air Force’s plight to keep the skies safe has been in effect since 1947. In honor of the [...]
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Barack Obama Reelected
President Barack Obama defeated Mitt Romney in the 2012 Presidential Election. As political experts weigh in on different aspects of this extremely tight race, many shift focus on to what will happen next. Here’s more [...]
10 Bloodiest Student Protests In History
A youth in revolt fueled by the injustice of education barriers, the outcry of oppression, and tired of repression have shaped reform. Though the potential risks involved in taking a stand demanding change often included [...]
10 Most Notorious Con Men In History
People, especially those with high intelligence, are capable of great things. When that power is used for bad, the result is incredible. Throughout the course of history, there have been many deceitful rogues able to [...]
The Paywall Trend
Have you tried visiting your favorite newspaper website only to be hit with a paywall? With some 300+ online newspapers implementing this pay feature, how do you determine what’s worth paying for and what isn’t? [...]
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