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12 American Flag Designs That Almost Changed History
The American flag is one of history’s most iconic symbols. Its red, white, and blue stripes, along with fifty stars, instantly represent freedom, democracy, and national pride. But did you know that the flag we all recognize today didn’t become official until 1960?
By Areeba Umairabout 10 hours ago in History
The Hare and the Goldfinch
Have you ever woken up with butterflies in your stomach, and it felt like Christmas, your birthday, and the first day of summer all at once? That was how this morning felt when I opened my eyes to a periwinkle sky spotted with cotton candy clouds.
By Natalie Spackabout 10 hours ago in Fiction
Ghostly Happenings in Alaska
Tragedy of the Ax Accident This spooky tale has to do with Badarka Road in Chugiak. A five-year-old girl was helping her father chop wood in the woods to take back to their cabin, where her mother and younger sister were waiting. The father embedded the ax into a tree to make sure the girl did not fall on it. While his back was turned, his daughter decided to impress him by pulling out the ax and chopping some wood herself.
By Rasma Raistersabout 10 hours ago in Horror
The Years 1870 to 1879 Unveiled: Intriguing Facts and Landmark Events
This quick read is a collection of fun facts, trivia, and historical events from the years 1870 to 1879. Discover the decade’s top news stories, most influential people, notable inventions, historic firsts, retail prices, and much more.
By Gregory DeVictorabout 11 hours ago in History
Amazing Artwork by Max Ernst
German Surrealism artist Max Ernst had the creativity to breathe life into both dreams and nightmares. The artist had a lot of imagination and, through his artwork, could transport viewers to realms of the extraordinary. Max Ernst’s paintings often explore themes such as dreams, the subconscious, mythology, and the human condition. His artworks often feature surreal landscapes, bizarre creatures, and enigmatic symbolism, inviting viewers to take a closer look into the depths of the imagination and the mysteries of the psyche.
By Rasma Raistersabout 11 hours ago in Art
Losing Hope
I quit! I can’t do this anymore and I can’t take it anymore. It’s just too much. Some of you women and men know this feeling. You have gone round after round trying to have a child and you get nothing but heartache. I was there too, with my husband.
By Alexandra Grantabout 11 hours ago in Humans
The Years 1800 to 1809 Unveiled: Intriguing Facts and Landmark Events
This quick read is a collection of fun facts, trivia, and historical events from the years 1800 to 1809. Discover the decade’s top news stories, most influential people, notable inventions, historic firsts, retail prices, and much more.
By Gregory DeVictorabout 11 hours ago in History
