America’s sweetheart and WWII volunteer, Betty White, dies at 99
Betty White was a living legend. Golden Girl and beloved actress Betty White passed away at her home Friday morning, just weeks before celebrating her 100th birthday. White was a…
7 powerful ways American culture has changed the world
America is the dominant world power since World War II. Chinese propaganda claim that China will replace the United States in the new century. However, if the Chinese Communist Party…
Darth Vader has a ranger tab, and other military veterans in ‘Star Wars’
Star Wars boasts some of the most hardcore fans of any franchise, but some might not know the impressive military background of the Empire’s most fearsome warlord. Darth Vader, the main…
9 pop culture phenomenon with unlikely military roots
The military has built generations of outstanding citizens who have been leaders, entrepreneurs, and hard-working members of their communities. But we can also thank the military for the rise of some interesting pop culture phenomenon, from stand-up…
The 6 greatest celebrity foreign policy gaffes in the last 50 years
Sometimes when celebs venture into the complex world of foreign policy — either intentionally or otherwise — the results are embarrassing, comical, or even career-ending. Here are six of the worst in recent memory:
1. The Beatle…
Viking warriors: Separating fact from fiction
Whether you love them or hate them, it’s hard to deny that Vikings are insanely cool. The Viking era lasted from about 793 – 1066 AD, and the lore surrounding…