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America Celebrates 250: Presidential Cats Edition
This Saturday, July 4th, 2026, marks the 250th birthday of the United States of America. For cat lovers, Saturday is affectionately known as "Caturday," and I thought it would be fun to take a walk down presidential memory lane by highlighting all the U.S. presidents that had cats in their lives. Not all of the felines featured lived at the White House, but they were still integral members of the family.
By Amy Arndt2 months ago in History
Cleopatra: Interesting Facts about Ancient Egypt's Final Ruler
The last Hellenistic pharaoh, Cleopatra VII Thea Philopator is one of the most famous and influential Egyptian rulers. She was born in Alexandria in 70 or 69 BCE: a daughter of Ptolemy XII Auletes: King of Egypt, who named Cleopatra as his heir prior to his death. From her infamous love affairs to her ultimate suicide, Cleopatra remains a central figure of speculation and literature thousands of years after her death. Here are ten interesting facts about the ancient queen:
By choreomanias3 months ago in History
About Writing and Talking to Daniel
I’ve decided to spend a little more of my time with fiction. Generally, in the other places I write, it’s all memoir and snarky stuff. Not that I’m into bashing anybody, but as old as I’ve gotten, I’ve discovered there is a lot about being old I didn’t know before. Also, I don’t care as much as I did when I was younger. I can be kind and snarky at the same time.
By Pauline Evanosky3 months ago in History
The Spirit of the Age, Sailing Into the Unknown Without a Map.
The race was on to map the world. The Victorian era saw the British Empire expand, and much of the world was mapped. One area remained undiscovered, though. That was the North West Passage.
By Sam H Arnold3 months ago in History
Iconic Californians.
Iconic Californians are trailblazers who shaped the state's culture, technology, and global influence. This diverse roster of luminaries ranges from historical figures and pioneering artists to tech magnates and entertainment legends. Explore the rich heritage of the Golden State by diving into the lives of its most famous residents.
By Guy lynn3 months ago in History
America's Forgotten Concrete Arrows
Imagine you're hiking through a lonely stretch of desert in the American West. The landscape is silent except for the wind; sagebrush sways in the distance, and the nearest highway is miles away. Then, without warning, you stumble across something that makes absolutely no sense: a gigantic concrete arrow. It stretches nearly seventy feet across the ground, pointing toward an empty horizon. There are no roads nearby, no signs explaining its purpose, no obvious destination. Just an enormous arrow, weathered by decades of sun and rain, as though some long-forgotten civilization left behind a monument no one bothered to explain. It sounds like the beginning of a mystery novel, but instead, it's one of the most fascinating chapters in American engineering history.
By The Iron Lighthouse3 months ago in History
Year 2013: Fun Facts, Trivia, and History
This quick read presents a mix of fun facts, trivia, and history events from the year 2013. Discover the year’s top news stories, most influential people, sports facts, retail prices, computer and Internet history, entertainment trivia, and much more.
By Gregory DeVictor3 months ago in History
Year 2011: Fun Facts, Trivia, and History
This quick read presents a mix of fun facts, trivia, and history events from the year 2011. Discover the year’s top news stories, most influential people, sports facts, retail prices, computer and Internet history, entertainment trivia, and much more.
By Gregory DeVictor3 months ago in History
Year 2014: Fun Facts, Trivia, and History
This quick read presents a mix of fun facts, trivia, and history events from the year 2014. Discover the year’s top news stories, most influential people, sports facts, retail prices, computer and Internet history, entertainment trivia, and much more.
By Gregory DeVictor3 months ago in History
Year 1985: Fun Facts, Trivia, and History
This quick read presents a mix of fun facts, trivia, and history events from the year 1985. Discover the year’s top news stories, most influential people, sports facts, retail prices, entertainment trivia, and much more.
By Gregory DeVictor3 months ago in History
Year 1980: Fun Facts, Trivia, and History
This quick read presents a mix of fun facts, trivia, and history events from the year 1980. Discover the year’s top news stories, most influential people, sports facts, retail prices, entertainment trivia, and much more.
By Gregory DeVictor3 months ago in History
Year 1970: Fun Facts, Trivia, and History
This quick read presents a mix of fun facts, trivia, and history events from the year 1970. Discover the year’s top news stories, most influential people, sports facts, retail prices, entertainment trivia, and much more.
By Gregory DeVictor3 months ago in History