The USS Gerald R. Ford sailed on her maiden voyage out of Norfolk on October 4, 2022, representing the most modern aircraft carrier in existence. Although this modern vessel represented a significant upgrade, it also emphasized the longevity of some of America's military equipment, especially when compared to the typical...

The horror movie genre dates back to its predecessor, the film. There have been major changes within this genre since the first horror short of 1896. Such early silent movies were scary, thanks to villains similar to vampires or demons. Many sub-genres of modern horror do not have classic monsters...

In May, Elizabeth Holmes, the ex-CEO of Theranos, started serving her jail term after her 11-year sentence was reduced, possibly due to good behavior. She was initially convicted of wire fraud, resulting in a 35-month sentence. Holmes was once celebrated as the youngest female billionaire, but her fortune was based...

The USA DoD defense budget for 2024 is an astonishing $842 billion, making the United States the leading country in defense spending. The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute's latest report confirms that the U.S. spends more on defense than the other top nine military spending nations combined.  Within the U.S....

Different countries in Europe suffered huge losses of Jews during the Holocaust. It should be noted that different results emerged across these countries. Some of these subject nations did not bend the knee. Most Norwegian Jews had advanced warning of the raids, which provided them with an opportunity to escape...

In the year 2023, the world experienced an unprecedented heat wave that resulted in the hottest month ever recorded. This heat wave affected Europe, North America, and Asia, and over 6.5 billion people, which is approximately 81% of the global population, had to endure extreme temperatures. To assess the impact...

It seems that the times of the British Empire are now fading away, and this idea was presented by King Charles as well on the occasion of the transfer of Hong Kong to China in 1997. He called it "the end of the Empire" after her 60-year reign as the...

Throughout the course of human history, dictatorial leaders have regrettably outnumbered philanthropic ones. This unsettling trend spans thousands of years, from ancient despots like Phalaris of Acragas to modern-day dictators like Hitler and Stalin. While the majority are male, there are a few exceptions, including the ruthless Chinese ruler Wu...

This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the major box office failures that resulted in significant financial losses for studios, including an in-depth look at why these films underperformed and how studios can avoid making the same mistakes in the future. From The 13th Warrior, Sinbad: Legend of the Seven...