It’s becoming more and more obvious that the U.S. Navy needs to upgrade its fleet, but say whatever you want; at least we don’t keep having our only aircraft carrier catch ablaze. You can’t say the same for the nation invading Ukraine, as the Russian aircraft carrier Admiral Flota Sovetskogo Soyuza Kuznetsov (Admiral Kuznetsov) was reported to have caught on fire. Crazily … [Read more...]
How Australia Lost The Great Emu War and What It Means for the U.S.
Have you heard of Australia’s Emu War? The Great Emu War is exactly what it sounds like: a war against emus. But what even are emus, and why did Australia wage war on them? How long was the Emu War? And what does this mean for the U.S.? Keep reading to find out. See more: Deny It All You Like, Birds Aren’t Real The Great Emu War of 1932 The Great Emu War is not a joke; it … [Read more...]
You Can Thank Stephanie Kwolek for Your Bulletproof Vests
From the battlefield to the warzone and even in sports, Kevlar is a synthetic fiber that has a wide range of applications. But if not for Stephanie Kwolek, a Polish-American chemist working for DuPont in 1965, who knows when and if this tremendous breakthrough would have occurred? Today, there are hundreds of applications for Kevlar, and its use throughout the U.S. military is … [Read more...]
Elvis Presley’s Military Service and Disservice Go Hand in Hand
It’s undeniable that Elvis Presley was one of the biggest stars of all time. His magnitude could be seen across the world, and frankly, his impact continues to be seen today. The King of Rock and Roll continues to draw heads through biopics, anniversary releases, merchandising, and much more. We’ve seen plenty of celebrities who have served in the American Armed Forces, but … [Read more...]
Remembering the Battle of Verdun Is Revisiting 10 Months of Hell
The ongoing evolution of warfare has provided many different ways for mankind to kill itself. Some battles and wars are defined by these elements. In World War I, this would come to be through a mix of trench warfare and new weapons that relied on killing the enemy without regard to the effects on humanity. If anything shined the spotlight on these elements best, it was the … [Read more...]
J. Robert Oppenheimer’s Greatest Invention Brought Moral Dilemmas
J. Robert Oppenheimer was a theoretical physicist that helped make one of the most ambitious ideas a reality. He was a man who achieved his status as a scholar not only due to his illustrious education but also because he would go on to teach other aspiring minds. Oppenheimer was also accused of working with Communists and lost his security clearances because of it. A man once … [Read more...]