Willow Run is an Albert Kahn-designed World War II bomber plant near Ypsilanti, Michigan. It was constructed in 1941 by the Ford Motor Company for the mass production of the B-24 Liberator military aircraft. The U.S. government contributed $200 million to…

Once again, Asia leads the way in the Henley Passport Index's guide to the world's most powerful passports. But after sharing the crown for most of the year, one country has now claimed the top spot for itself

ternational long-distance phone calls for 'only' $12 for the first three minutes? And this old ad said that price was low. See more about what it took to dial abroad back in the sixties here!

Act of the Parliament of Great Britain

Firefighter arson is a long-standing problem that impacts fire departments and communities across the nation. History suggests that firefighter arson is not a new phenomenon. In fact, the number of

On this day in 1969, a certain Mr Armstrong touched down on the moon and spoke about a giant leap for mankind, but how was all of this observed in communist Poland?

Arctodus is an extinct genus of short-faced bear that inhabited North America during the Pleistocene (~2.5 Mya until 12,000 years ago). There are two recognized species: the lesser short-faced bear (Arctodus pristinus) and the giant short-faced bear (Arctodus…

A black dwarf is all that is left after a white dwarf star burns off all of its heat, but retains its mass.

Douglas MacArthur is famous for liberating us from the Japanese, but he's also known to have had a passionate affair with Dimples Cooper.

Syncope is a common cause for emergency room visitations. The common attributable causes are cardiac or orthostatic factors in a majority of cases; however, situational syncope is a lesser known phenomenon and infrequently described in the literature. ...

American multinational conglomerate holding company

Robert Anderson Hoover (January 24, 1922 – October 25, 2016) was an American fighter pilot, test pilot, flight instructor, and record-setting air show aviator.

The best movie heists are thrilling, suspenseful, daring, and filled with hints of danger, but they also seem even a little bit plausible. They should seem meticulous enough to feel real, even if they're sometimes a bit far-fetched in practice, and they let…

Recipient of the Purple Heart medal

University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension outreach is a partnership between state, federal, and county governments to provide scientific knowledge and expertise to the public. The University of Florida (UF), together with…

"Baby, It's Cold Outside" is a popular song written by Frank Loesser in 1944 and popularized in the 1949 film Neptune's Daughter. While the lyrics make no mention of a holiday, it is commonly regarded as a Christmas song owing to its winter theme. The song…

We all know the famous meow, but what are the other ways cats communicate? We've got the full lowdown on how to spot cat communication cues.

New scans revealed unprecedented details about the internal structure of the Great Pyramid of Giza. The so-called Big Void inside the Pyramid is now measured at 40 meters in length. Its contents remain a profound mystery. 

world's first short-range guided ballistic missile

IN A NUTSHELL: Their cameras had light-tight magazines, designed to allow film changes even in direct sunlight and while wearing the spaces...

An introduction to the Phoenix Settlement