A Brief History On December 25, Christians around the world celebrate Christmas as a special time full of cheer and love. Many people look forward to going home and spending time with family. Some of the fondest memories people have of their childhood involve Christmas time – playing in the snow, opening presents, and feeling the cheer in the air. For some parents though, Christmas is a stressful holiday. Although this can be easily avoided. With proper planning beforehand, everyone can have an unforgettable Christmas as a family. Here are a few tips to get you started. Digging Deeper Have…
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A Brief History On November 9, 2016, Donald John Trump, New York real estate mogul and television star, was verified as the winner of the 2016 US Presidential election. We have previously acknowledged “10 Presidential Firsts” and “10 Presidential Firsts That Have Yet to Happen” and today we continue this theme by naming 7 instances when we last had a President that had some particular distinction or another, not necessarily the first or the only President ever to lay claim to that accomplishment or trait or distinction. Digging Deeper Last non-college graduate. The last time we had a President without…
A Brief History On May 14, 2018, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) ruled that betting on athletic events was legal activity in the United States, striking down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) in a decision known as Murphy v. National Collegiate Athletic Association. This landmark legal decision allowing sports betting massively changed the gambling landscape. With the explosion of casinos across the country as well as the pervasive nature of state lotteries and church related Bingo and “Las Vegas Nights,” it is apparent attitudes and laws about gambling for Americans have changed in favor of more…
A Brief History On April 4, 1768, the origin of the modern circus occurred when a cavalry officer named Philip Astley (born 1742 in Newcastle-under-Lyme, England) set up the first modern amphitheatre for the display of horse riding tricks in Lambeth, London. Today, over 200 years later, circuses remain a major form of entertainment around the world. Digging Deeper What are the hallmarks of good circus acts? Well, we could go on for ages about experience, reputation, training and so on. But the thing is, since they do such a dangerous and demanding job, performers start training and amassing experience…
A Brief History On November 8, 2019, a big, really big, war movie about one of the most pivotal battles of World War II hits the big screens across the United States when Midway makes its debut. We had the opportunity to prescreen this $100 million blockbuster and found the film entertaining, though not exactly a documentary. Expect the visual treats a $100 check can write! Some big stars, excellent special effects, and lots of action make this film the action film of the year in our book. Digging Deeper Directed and produced by Roland Emmerich, the 11th highest grossing…