At this point, for many of us, we’re no strangers to love or to the meaning of getting Rickrolled. Even as the technique evolves, the Rickrolled meaning remains the same: you just got GOT with one of the most infamous memes of all time. Crazier than the rebirth of Rick Astley’s career because of the trend is that the U.S. Air Force would end up having a part in not only … [Read more...]
Veterans Day Movies Guide: 5 Characters You Didn’t Know Were Veterans
Veterans Day can be a great day to get some family and/or friend time into your life. But what is there to do on Veterans Day? Being in November, it’s starting to get cold outside for many people. We have a solution: Veterans Day movies. Movies are a great way to spend time with family and friends, and a great way to celebrate Veterans Day is to watch some movies featuring … [Read more...]
3 Years Later, the ‘Midway’ Movie Still Hits Home for Those Who Lived It
As the anniversary of the movie Midway comes up, families who were affected by the traumatic events are remembering their loved ones who unfortunately died in the battle. The Midway movie illustrates the major struggle that happened in the Pacific Theater of World War II and shows the gruesome conflict between Japan and the United States. Read next: Battle of Midway: 80 … [Read more...]
These 20 Cool Military Call Signs Will Leave You Jealous (or Laughing)
Though military call signs have an unclear origin, it’s been a long-standing tradition since 1930. There are just three rules to these pilot nicknames. 1) Very few will be graced with cool military call signs like “Maverick.” Accept that you most likely are not a part of that few. 2) If you don’t have a call sign already, you’ll get one very soon. 3) Complaining will only get … [Read more...]
The Aftermath of an EMP Presents a Real Danger for the U.S.
Consider everything you use daily that's connected to the Internet. Now, simply think of the electronics that aren’t even in need of the Internet but still rely on electricity. Though the lines between those two become increasingly smaller, it doesn’t take much to realize that both are critical for the infrastructure of our country and our way of life. An EMP can take it all … [Read more...]
The Top 5 Hiking Poles for Hitting the Trail
If you’re looking to take your hike to new heights, hiking poles are the way to go. Also known as a trekking pole, these tools can help you retain better balance, ward off predators, and test your footing. Some can also be used to help you create shelter or even as a survival tool. There are a lot of options out there, but we’ve narrowed it down so you can spend less time … [Read more...]