If you spend any amount of time looking at the headlines, you might wonder whether humanity’s clock is about to run out. If so, you would not be the first to come […]
It’s the End of the World As We Know It…. And We’re Still Waiting
Relive the Wonder of the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair
In 1893, Chicago threw a big party in honor of the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus’ voyage to the New World. It was a spectacular affair. For five months, people from all […]
Christopher Columbus and the Phony Logs
Christopher Columbus famously discovered America in 1492. In so doing, he earned accolades as a great explorer, adventurer and visionary. He also earned one other title that is not as well recognized: […]
The Many Monarchs of the Disputed Kingdom Where No One Wants to Live
Odds are that you have never heard of the Kingdom of Redonda. Even if you know where it is, it’s unlikely you have a map that is detailed enough to find it. […]
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