Pick out your favorite social media platform. Tap the app and scroll, swipe, or whatever it is you do to make new content appear just for a few seconds. TikTok, Facebook, Instagram… it doesn’t matter. Okay, now how long did it take to come across someone wanting to sell you something? The Internet is an ad machine, but long before influencers were trying to get you to buy … [Read more...]
Declining Lake Mead Water Level Unearths WWII-Era Secret
A WWII boat was recently revealed at Lake Mead. The boat is located between Nevada and Arizona. It used to be 185 feet underwater, but due to shrinking sea levels caused by an ongoing drought and rising temperatures, the Lake Mead boat is now halfway exposed to the surface. Suggested read: USS Samuel B Roberts, Deepest Shipwreck Ever, Found Near Philippines Lake Mead … [Read more...]
How the Original Twinkie Flavor Was Changed Forever Thanks to WWII
The Twinkie has been one of America’s favorite treats for years, but did you know that the modern-day Twinkie was originally invented with a totally different flavor? Well, we can thank World War II for the change in the original Twinkie flavor, and here’s why. Suggested read: The Story of Dr. Seuss's Political Cartoons During WWII The Invention of the Original Twinkie … [Read more...]
The Truth Finally Revealed: Who Killed Hitler
The topic surrounding who killed Hitler is one that's gained a ton of interest since the fall of Nazi Germany all those years ago. Since April 30, 1945, the death of Hitler has sprung a variety of theories and ideas. The death of one of the most notorious faces of evil has even inspired a range of historical fiction media, including films such as Inglourious Basterds and The … [Read more...]
The Story of Dr. Seuss’s Political Cartoons During WWII
The horrors and triumphs of war, politically-motivated decisions, and a hint of discriminatory commentary are probably not the first things that come to mind when thinking of Dr. Seuss. You’d be completely excused if your first thought was of questionably colored breakfast items, The Lorax, and a giant cat in a top hat. Yet, Dr. Seuss political cartoons are a part of his legacy … [Read more...]
How the B-25 Used Broomsticks To Bomb Tokyo
In the months following the attack on Pearl Harbor, the United States worked tirelessly to respond on the Pacific front. Using B-25 bombers, America was planning to launch the first air operation against the Japanese archipelago. Although things didn’t completely go to plan, thanks to Lt. Col. James H. Doolittle’s planning and the bravery of the soldiers he sent, the Doolittle … [Read more...]