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The Victoria Cross has been issued about 1,358 times to 1,355 individuals.

What is the Victoria Cross?

Victoria Cross is the highest honorary award for gallantry a British soldier can achieve.

December 12, 2017 09:34

Blue Cross provides medical insurance to more than 100 million Americans.

What Is the Blue Cross?

Blue Cross is an American medical insurance provider.

December 11, 2017 18:25

Ruby Imports to the US

Although Burma produces some of the world's finest rubies, the majority of rubies imported to the United States come from Thailand.

December 11, 2017 17:29

Showing the area later devastated by the 1917 explosion

A City Destroyed: The Halifax Explosion

The 1917 Halifax Explosion resulted in 2,000 deaths and 9,000 injuries.

December 8, 2017 23:06

Canterbury Shaker Village in New Hampshire, United States.

Who Are the Shakers?

The Shakers are a Christian religious sect that was established in 18th century England.

December 8, 2017 21:16

Popcorn lung was named for its major cause, the artificial butter flavoring used in microwave popcorns.

What Is Popcorn Lung?

Popcorn lung is a nickname that refers to the lung disease bronchiolitis obliterans.

December 8, 2017 17:21

Theodore Roosevelt's sense of humor, witty quotes, and general acts of greatness have been cemented into his legacy.

Teddy Roosevelt – 26th President of the United States

One of the most famous American presidents, "Teddy" Roosevelt was the 26th President of the United States. He was at once a military man, a diplomat, and an administrator.

December 8, 2017 15:35

Raised on a diet of Kansan work ethic, Eisenhower was relentless in his military and subsequent political career pursuits, even into old age.

Dwight D. Eisenhower – the 34th President of the United States

President Eisenhower was at the helm as the 34th US President after serving as the first Supreme Commander of NATO.

December 8, 2017 15:17

Burnside's Bridge was one of the most strategically important objectives in the Battle Of Antietam.

The Battle Of Antietam: The American Civil War

This critical Civil War battle was the absolute bloodiest single conflict in American military history.

December 8, 2017 15:15

The Battle of Austerlitz was one of the most decisive in Napoleon Bonaparte's storied military career.

The Battle of Austerlitz: The Napoleonic Wars

Often compared to Hannibal's victory over the Romans at Cannae, Napoleon's victory in this "Battle of Three Emperors" was decisive and brutal.

December 8, 2017 15:14

The Ambassador Bridge border crossing between Canada and the United States. The USA is Canada's only neighbor by land.

Countries With Only One Neighbor

These countries are in the minority worldwide, as they share their borders with only one other neighbor.

December 8, 2017 15:07

New York state has the lowest burglary rate of any state.

The Lowest Burglary Rates In The US

Crime rates in New York and Virginia have been in decline, with the American Eastern Seaboard looking as secure as ever.

December 6, 2017 14:40

The Zaouia of Sidi Saheb is a classic example of Tunisian Arabic architecture.

The Tunisian People - Cultures around the World

With a mix of peoples from the indigenous Berbers to Roman, Arabic, and Turkish influence, Tunisian culture today is rich and diverse.

December 6, 2017 14:33

Cathedrals, such as this one in Girona, dominate many of Catalonia's towns and cities.

The Catalan People - Cultures around the World

With their own language and interesting historically Roman roots, the people of Catalonia more than deserve their homage.

December 6, 2017 14:27

Wilson was most famous for his "14 points" regarding the future peace and security of the post-WWI world.

Woodrow Wilson - US Presidents in History

The American president during World War I, Wilson's role during the war and the subsequent peace talks still have consequences today.

December 5, 2017 17:41

A native son of Genoa, Colmbus found favor with the Spanish Crown, at least long enough to have them finance his multiple voyages to the New World.

Christopher Columbus - Famous Explorers of the World

The late 15th & early 16th Century Genoese explorer's discoveries initiated Spanish Colonization of the New World.

December 5, 2017 17:32

The Hungarian People - Cultures around the World

Hungary is a land of particularly rich folk heritage that is preserved in traditions of many of Hungary's small villages, local communities, and even modern-day city-dwellers.

December 5, 2017 17:30