Friday, April 19, 2024

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On January 27, 2024, M.S. 'Icon of the Seas' departed Miami on her maiden cruise. At 248,663 tons, she is the largest cruise ship ever built, five times larger than the R.M.S. 'Titanic.' Beyond doubt, she is a marvel of modern engineering, and will lead the cruise industry into a new era. Yet, how did the cruise industry begin...
On Monday, April 8, a rare astronomical eclipse will occur above Jesuit where the path of the moon will cross between the Sun and the Earth. The moon's shadow which is 115 miles wide will cross Mexico in a northeast diagonal from Texas to Maine and then darken Southern Canada. Dallas will be directly in the path which will...
Nine years after the publication of HBO's groundbreaking war epic, Band of Brothers, creators Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks forged a companion piece to their previous show. Seeking to explore a miniseries covering the stories of American Marines in the Pacific, the pair set out to create yet another emotionally intense, foreboding, yet commemorative film series to honor the sacrifices...
Part 3 of this series is about the 1973 Yom Kippur War, perhaps the closest call in Israel's history. The IDF's complacency and cockiness almost caught up with it this time, and this war would redefine all nations involved. Many a misconception exists about this war, with some Arab nationalists somehow deluding themselves into believing they won. I'm here to...
The Atlantic Puffer Fish (Sphoeroides maculatus), or also known as the Northern Puffer Fish, is often enveloped in an aura of mystery and intrigue. This species of Puffer fish is located within the temperate waters of the Western Atlantic, ranging from Canada to Florida. In these waters, predators have become deterred to approach these puffer fish on account of...
"America's ground forces will have to be prepared to perform the tasks Caesar assigned to his Legions - win wars, restore order, and preserve a stable and prosperous peace... wherever direct American influence is required." The preceding quote was written in 1997 by veteran U.S. Army Colonel Douglas A. MacGregor, who wrote the groundbreaking book Breaking the Phalanx: A New...
World Wrestling Entertainment, also known as WWE, remains the premier wrestling company throughout the world. Every year, millions flock to arenas to watch iconic superstars battle it out in the ring. I'm Gionni Gutierrez, and the question that I get asked most of the time is, "why should I watch WWE?" Well, here are some of the reasons that you...
Today, many actors and actresses of the 20th century are well remembered, and have achieved a legendary status in popular culture, such as Marilyn Monroe, Frank Sinatra, and Louise Brooks. While these individuals tended to be famous in their time, there is one in particular who was once the most celebrated, most revered icon in the world, yet seemingly...

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