What you don’t know about Project Pigeon
You see a flock of pigeons roosting on a tree branch. You think, “Oh, no! I’m not going anywhere near those annoying poop troops. I just had this jacket dry-cleaned.”…
10 White House facts you didn’t know
The White House is one of our nation’s most iconic buildings. Associated with not only politics but deeply rooted in United States history, it’s a landmark that many travel near…
6 things you never knew about George Washington
Arguably the most well-known president of the United States is its first leader, George Washington. And while there is much that’s known about him, for instance, that he was married…
3 of the stupidest wars ever fought in world history
There are a lot of good reasons humans have gone to war in the past few centuries, believe it or not. Halting or preventing genocides, declaring independence to give oppressed people a homeland, and of course, defending ones homeland from an invader…
5 lesser-known facts about the most decorated soldier in American history
No other soldier in American history has ever come close to earning the level of respect dutifully given to Lieutenant Audie Murphy. To date, no other soldier has managed to earn every single award for valor — including the Medal of Honor, two Sil…
Why diplomatic immunity doesn’t work like it does in movies
It’s the perfect scenario for an action film: the villain from a foreign country goes on a crime spree and, because of international law protecting them, there’s nothing anyone but the protagonist can do about it.
Diplomatic immunity doe…
The massive SAS legend who made it through selection. Twice.
Donald Large had one of the aptest last names in the history of last names. He was a beast, 6-ft. 6 inches tall and 240 pounds by the time he went through SAS selection the first time (more on that in a moment). But his road to military service star…
5 things you didn’t know about Air Force One
For decades, the president has flown in style on a variety of different planes and under various call signs. Air Force One is one of the most famous aircrafts to ever take to the skies as it’s the to-go plane for U.S. presidents.
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20 rare and weird facts about World War 2
We’ve all seen “Saving Private Ryan” and “Band of Brothers,” but here’s a list of facts from World War 2 that you probably didn’t know:
1. The first German serviceman killed in the war was killed by the Japanese. …
Today in military history: Wilson asks Congress to declare war
In 1917, President Woodrow Wilson asked Congress to declare war on Germany, bringing the United States into the first World War. America had been committed to neutrality in the ‘Great…