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Tag: Americana
The man who stole Einstein’s brain
Albert Einstein is undoubtedly one of the greatest scientific minds in history. The German-born physicist developed the theory of relativity, which revolutionized our understanding of time, space, gravity, and the universe.
Last Civil War widow died 155 years after the War ended
When Helen Viola Jackson passed away in December 2020 at age 101, it marked the end of an era. She was the last known surviving widow of a Civil War veteran, dying over 155 years after the war concluded.
Edgar Allan Poe and the Big Bang
Beyond conjuring tales of mystery and imagination, Edgar Allan Poe harbored intense fascination with the workings of the universe.
The 12 Year Old Civil War Sergeant
In 1861, a determined 9-year-old boy named John Lincoln Clem set out to join the Union Army, only to be initially rejected for being too small and young. But Clem, who stood just 4 feet tall, persisted and eventually became the drummer boy for the 22nd Michigan Infantry at the age of 10.
7 US Presidents who served in WWII
World War II swept up millions of lives, including many young men who would one day shape America at its highest levels. When duty called, seven future commanders-in-chief answered. From the Pacific to the European theater, their paths crossed with history.
When Amazon almost went boke
Today, Amazon rakes in $386 billion yearly as Earth’s most valuable retailer. But 20 years back, critics called it “Amazon.bomb” - certain the company would crumble.
