The declaration of independence is a document that changed the course of U.S history forever. In the year 1776, the continental congress declared the independence of 13 US countries from Great Britain. To quote Abraham Lincoln, he called the declaration “a rebuke and a stumbling-block to tyranny and oppression. The same documents inspire Americans to …
JayDee Vykoukal
There are some animals that humans seem to fear almost instinctively, down to our very DNA. Spiders and snakes are often mentioned when it comes to land. However, in the sea, there is one perceived supreme threat to humans: Sharks. Sharks have been around a long time—longer than the current form of humans, in fact. …
When you think of American independence, you may think of George Washington, fireworks, and large celebrations. But did you know that the 4th wasn’t always a national holiday? Or that some of the founding fathers thought the 4th of July should be on the 2nd of July instead? There are quite a few misconceptions around …
We all know now about the devastating events of the holocaust that started in 1941. Reading this post comes with a bitter note, as looking back at dark memories can cause much disdain. However, in life, the past creates the future –so we must look back at our history to learn and discover how …
On June 17, 1972, five men were arrested for breaking into the Democratic National Committee Headquarters (DNC) at the Watergate Complex in Washington DC. A highly publicized scandal ensued. It completely changed the nation’s political landscape and how the American people viewed the government. It tarnished the careers of many politicians and put a …
The Cold War was a political rivalry between the United States, the Soviet Union, and their respective allies. What started as a feud between nations became a constant, everyday threat of nuclear annihilation. The events of the decades-long rivalry are mostly public knowledge, but there are some Cold War facts that aren’t as well-known. For …
The Korean War was a Cold War clash that took place over the span of three years. It pitted North Korea, the Soviet Union, and the People’s Republic of China against the United Nations, which was led by the United States. It was the first military action of the Cold War and has gone …
An attempt to understand the psychology behind personality started well into the 1920s and dates back to Freudian times. Although, at the time, much of psychology’s focus was based on behavior and the subconscious or unconscious mind. While the heart may lead some people, according to Psychotherapy, your behavior is determined by your unconscious …
Between 1965 and 1975, the US was formally involved in a war in Southeast Asia. On the face of it, it was about assisting the people of South Vietnam against the regime of North Vietnam. In reality, it was a much broader global conflict of ideologies. These 45 fascinating facts about the Vietnam War are …
Dreaming is an essential part of the human psyche, but we often reduce it to a mundane everyday experience. However, dreams are anything but ordinary, and they can reveal a lot about who we are – our anxieties, fears, desires, and more. So, if you’d like to uncover more about why and how we dream, then …
