New scientific studies have been released regarding the origin and formation of Earth's gold and platinum, amongst other precious metals. Though somewhat mysterious, scientists initially theorized that massive meteor showers in the early years of our planet’s...
While running for president in 2016, Hillary Clinton promised to put coal miners and companies “out of business.” That didn’t go over well, and so she apologized and claimed her remarks were a “misstatement.” But were they? Now, with Joe Biden in the White House,...
Space mining is the new international space race, and according to witnesses testifying before the House Committee on Natural Resources on Dec. 12, the United States is way behind. So far behind, in fact, that it is being called a national security threat. Why Space...
The US House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Accountability held a hearing in December on the push to rewrite the rules to guarantee transgender athletes are allowed to compete in women’s and girls’ sports. Former NCAA swimmer and now activist Riley...
It may seem obvious that January 1 marks the start of a new year. But how about January 14, February 5, April 13, August 30, September 29, and March 7? These dates may appear to have nothing in common, but each one marks the beginning of a new year somewhere around...
Today, Christmas is considered a Christian holiday. It’s a celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. However, many of the traditions came from long before. So where did we get them, and why do we continue them today? What we call Christmas today has its roots in a...
Every year, Americans hang Christmas stockings in hopes that Santa Clause will fill them with fun toys and delicious treats. While it may be a yearly occurrence in American homes, have you ever wondered how this tradition began? Several stories describe the start of...
Napoleon Bonaparte was emperor of France for about a decade in the early 1800s. He is celebrated in Western history for having improved military training, enhanced education, and the Napoleonic code, which influenced laws around the world. On Sunday, November 19, at...
Eleanor Rosalynn Carter was born Eleanor Rosalynn Smith on August 18, 1927, in Plains, Georgia, and was the wife of former president Jimmy Carter. Although being a former first lady may be what she is best known for, Rosalynn Carter was also a writer, activist, and...