The story begins after World War II, when the U.S. granted the Philippines independence in 1946. Despite this, the Americans remained active in post-war Philippines and its politics. The CIA, adept in ...

Falling Down is a psychological thriller film that explores the dark side of an ordinary man who snaps under the pressure of his personal and social problems. The film follows William Foster, a ...

Arizona is the only state in the country that allows drivers to keep their licenses until they turn 65 years old, without having to renew them every few years. But why is that, and what are the pros ...

Snow goggles that predate sunglasses, sleek kayakers, and the legacy of the Iroquois Confederacy—these are just a few of the Native American inventions and contributions that have shaped the world we ...

Alexander Fyodorovich Kerensky, a pivotal figure in the revolutionary tide that swept Russia in 1917, found himself a man without a nation in death as much as in life. The irony of his final rest ...

The F-4 Phantom, a fighter bomber par excellence developed by McDonnell Douglas, has a storied past marked by exceptional performance and wide-reaching adoption. Entering service in 1961, the Phantom ...

Vietnamese folklore teems with tales of ghosts and demons that instill both fear and fascination in the hearts of those who hear them. Among these spectral figures is the Ma Vú Dài, a ghost whose ...

The story behind the viral song “Peanut Butter Jelly Time” is a tragic one. The singer of the catchy tune, Jermaine Fuller, also known as Buckwheat Boyz, died in a police standoff in 2002, after ...

The M2 Carbine, a pivotal firearm in the history of American military armament, filled a unique role during its service from World War II through the Vietnam War. As a selective-fire version of the ...

The Bangles’ “Walk Like an Egyptian” isn’t just known for its catchy tune but also for the iconic moment where Susanna Hoffs’ eye movement captivated audiences worldwide. The serendipitous close-up ...

On a fateful January night in 1961, Mel Blanc, the man behind the iconic voice of Bugs Bunny and countless other beloved cartoon characters, was involved in a catastrophic car accident that left him ...

As June unfolds, the war in Ukraine continues to intensify with significant diplomatic efforts, military developments, and humanitarian concerns painting a complex and concerning picture. President ...