In 1968, the Soviet Union Invaded Czechoslovakia — and it was a MistakeLate on August 20, 1968, 200,000 Soviet-led troops marched into Czechoslovakia armed with artillery and tanks. This, the Soviet Union…Feb 24, 20221Feb 24, 20221
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Opposition to GMOs Has Killed MillionsPhoto by Sandy Ravaloniaina on UnsplashOct 22, 2020Oct 22, 2020
Why Lawns SuckAmericans can get very defensive about things dear to them — and lawns are one of those things. “It’s my house,” they will say, “if I want…Sep 9, 2020Sep 9, 2020
We Are Losing Our StarsThis is a light pollution map of the United States, and it shows just how bad the problem is. Only the black areas on the map are those…Aug 12, 2020Aug 12, 2020
Negative Ion Products Are Great If You Want Radiation PoisoningThe claims are wild — even reputable websites like WebMD and Healthline are throwing around studies suggesting the health benefits of…Jul 1, 20201Jul 1, 20201
What Is the Tallest Mountain in the World? Depends on Who You AskThat’s Mt. Everest, the widely accepted mountain as being the tallest in the world — and indeed, it is one of the competitors. But…Jun 18, 2020Jun 18, 2020
When a West Virginia Town Asked the Soviet Union for a BridgeThe town of Vulcan in West Virginia is a small community that started and flourished thanks to coal mining. The town was relatively closed…Jun 4, 2020Jun 4, 2020
How did the Spanish Flu Pandemic End?The 1918 Flu Pandemic, also known as the Spanish Flu (a misleading name, since it most likely started in Kansas), was one of the most…May 20, 20202May 20, 20202
The Battle Over a Rock in the OceanEarly during the Napoleonic Wars, Commodore Sir Samuel Hood of the Royal Navy sailed towards Martinique, a small Caribbean island under…May 7, 2020May 7, 2020
