Archive for the 'History' Category

Emmett Till Died 55 Years Ago Today

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He would be 69, if he had not been killed. It is one shame of my people. I am so sorry that it happened, so sorry that white people did that.

Thank You, Veterans

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To all who have served their country, and especially to those who have given their life in its service, my deepest thanks.

2,225 Years Ago Today

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The Romans were defeated by the Carthaginians at Cannae. Better luck next time, fellows.

This Is The Coolest Map I Have Ever Seen

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Just click on it.

Shame of the Smithsonian: the Sadly Neglected USS Enterprise

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This is an outrage. An outrage, I say!

Adolf Hitler, Disney Artist

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This is just kind of weird: sketches of Disney characters done by Adolf Hitler.

What the hell category do I even put this item in?

Where Did The Greenlanders Go?

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Home, say common-sense archaeologists. I always kind of wondered.

Racism and Mistreatment at the Airport

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The Bush-Cheney evil is so powerful, it could make America a fascist state even before it took office.