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A Brief History On October 10, 1933, a United Airlines Boeing 247 airliner was blown out of the sky over Chesterton, Indiana, the first known instance of an airliner being deliberately taken down by a bomb.  On this deadly flight, only 7 people died, the 3 crew members and the 4 passengers.  (Not a misprint, there were only 4 passengers on the then state of the art twin engine airliner!)  Apparently, terrorists and assassins have also embraced the idea of blowing up airliners to kill their target person or persons or to make their point, because in the years since…

A Brief History On July 2, 1776, The Thirteen British Colonies voted to declare themselves independent from the crown. And two days after the historic vote, the Declaration of Independence was signed, and the United States of America was formed.  Today, the United States of America is known as a North American nation that is the world’s most dominant economic and military power. If you want to learn more about the history of this country, you should visit its historic places. In fact, there are so many beautiful cities in the United States. And it might be difficult for you…

A Brief History On October 1, 1994, the Pacific island nation of Palau entered an agreement with the United States called “a Compact of Free Association with the United States,” maintaining its independence while reaping some of the territorial benefits of being part of the “American Empire.”  While the average American is probably not familiar with the most populous of the 340 islands that make up the country, and probably never heard of the capital city of Ngerulmud, those familiar with the US vs. Japan Pacific War during World War II may be familiar with the island of Peleliu, the…

A Brief History In 2019, with marijuana becoming legal in more places, it was only a matter of time before a cannabis-centered restaurant opened. It took four years of hard work, but Lowell Farms; A Cannabis Cafe is set to open in California. This is no mere restaurant. Lowell Farms is a complete cannabis experience with a restaurant, a bar with mocktails that have an extra zing, and nightly special events that include things like music, comedy, and educational programs. Digging Deeper The Restaurant While you won’t get to experience THC-infused food items during your experience, the menu at Lowell…

A Brief History In the 1990s, the Clare County Council in Ireland initiated development plans to enable visitors to experience the famous Cliffs of Moher without significant intrusive man-made amenities.  When you visit the Cliffs of Moher today, you will understand why they are known as “the edge of the world.” These rugged cliffs are a significant tourist attraction, receiving over one million visitors annually. They rise out of the ocean as high as 214 meters high and stretch for eight kilometers in length. You wouldn’t be wrong if you call these cliffs a historical wonder or a geographical marvel.…