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. However, some myths have been told for so long that almost everyone…

Hardly anyone 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…

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…

And other crazy petitions from the United Kingdom — “There are no disasters,” said Boris Johnson. “Only opportunities. And, indeed, opportunities for fresh disasters.” The former British Prime Minister was correct. There is always an opportunity for the United Kingdom to be embarrassed on the world stage. Everyone thinks of Brexit as a famous example of the UK doing…

Fact is sometimes stranger than fiction — The story of an island being taken over by Raccoons isn’t fictional. Nor did it happen in the middle of nowhere. You see, Trash Pandas managed to take over an island in Mississippi and become one of the most dominant mammal species. Let me explain more… The History Of The Island Is Deeply Fascinating… Cat Island is located…

It’s time to set the record straight — Did you know it’s illegal to frown in Milan, Italy? This strange law from the Austro-Hungarian Empire was never repealed even though Milan has not been part of the Austro Hungarian Empire for over 160 years. It was implemented to bring prominence to the city, according to Forbes. “Milan has…

The shocking story of Louis Vuitton — The story of a homeless teen building a billion-dollar company begins in France. Louis Vuitton walked almost 300 miles from his hometown to Paris and found small-time jobs with craftsmen but could barely make ends meet. Therefore, he slept on the streets every night. Hygiene wasn’t at the forefront of…

We all have it tough — but it’s what you do with the struggle — “You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated,” said Maya Angelou. “It may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it.” Take Elon Musk as an example of someone…