It’s time to set the record straight — “At times of crisis,” Winston Churchill said, “myths have historical importance.” The former British Prime Minister was correct in saying that myths can inspire soldiers to have courage on the battlefield — despite the overwhelming odds of death. …

Almost nobody knows about the Republic of Indian Stream — The story of the mysterious country begins with something we all know & love: The British Empire. I’m just kidding. But the British did play an important role in forming a country that existed between the US & Canada. Here’s How The Country Was Created… Europeans first settled the area under a land grant. This grant…

What could’ve happened if the Nazis won World War II — What if the Allies didn’t win World War Two? For the United States and Europe, it would’ve been a disaster. “Nazi forces are not seeking modifications to colonial maps or minor European boundaries,” said President Franklin D. Roosevelt (D-New York). “They seek the destruction of all elective systems of government…

It’s time to set the historical record straight — “The great enemy of the truth is very often not the lie,” said President John F. Kennedy. “But the myth… something that is persistent, persuasive and unrealistic.” We often think we can spot a lie or conspiracy theory from a thousand miles away. …

And other things you should know about Svalbard — It’s illegal for women to give birth in the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard. “The island only has one hospital,” the The Daily Mail reports. “So, expectant mothers have to pack up their belongings and fly somewhere else before giving birth.”

It was a disaster waiting to happen… — Imagine this… You’re on a massive ship bound for New York City. And, as you wave goodbye to friends and family on the shore, you can’t help but feel impressed by the size of your vessel. The Titanic was hailed as the world’s largest passenger steamship. …

The Pentagon says many UFO videos are authentic — Let me tell you a true story… It’s November 2004. Two Navy pilots were asked to investigate radar blips moving in a way that nobody could explain. U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander Alex Dietrich & David Fravor found something strange after arriving at the location of the radar blips. It was…

The two countries haven’t always been close friends… — What if Canada went to war against the United States? Contrary to what many people think, it’s not an absurd question. After all, the Canadian military made secret plans to invade the U.S. in 1921. Here are the details: Canada Was Concerned About An American Invasion The highest levels of government drew up plans for a pre-emptive…

The Roman Empire was a weird place… — Compared to the 21st century, Ancient Rome was a weird place. “Members of the Roman upper classes regularly indulged in lavish, hours-long feasts that served to broadcast their wealth and status,” per CNN. Whenever they felt full, Romans would visit the bathroom and vomit. After all, it freed up space…