What is the highest grossing movie adjusted for inflation?
The biggest film in American history isn’t Avatar or Avengers: Endgame. Continue reading What is the highest grossing movie adjusted for inflation?
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Which U.S. cities have hosted the summer Olympics?
Only three American cities have held the summer games since the start of the modern Olympics in 1896. Continue reading Which U.S. cities have hosted the summer Olympics?
The last battle of the American Revolution wasn’t in America
Although George Washington’s 1781 victory at Yorktown pushed the British into peace talks, hostilities did not end there, with the final showdown taking place over 8,000 miles from Virginia. Continue reading The last battle of the American Revolution wasn’t in America
The French Quarter isn’t French
Most of New Orleans’ iconic architecture was built by another colonial power. Continue reading The French Quarter isn’t French
Why did pirates wear eye patches?
There could have been more behind the buccaneer accessory than a missing eye. Continue reading Why did pirates wear eye patches?
Who is the best-selling musician in American history?
The top spot wasn’t claimed by Elvis Presley or Michael Jackson. Continue reading Who is the best-selling musician in American history?
The first parade honoring St. Patrick wasn’t in Ireland
The modern tradition began over 3,000 miles from the Emerald Isle. Continue reading The first parade honoring St. Patrick wasn’t in Ireland
John Quincy Adams and the Journey to the Center of the Earth
The sixth President of the United States advocated for a polar expedition to reach the globe’s epicenter. Continue reading John Quincy Adams and the Journey to the Center of the Earth
Did the Irish reach North America before the Vikings?
According to the Norse sagas, the region south of Viking territory in medieval Canada was called “Irland it Mikla,” or “Greater Ireland.” Continue reading Did the Irish reach North America before the Vikings?
How chocolate accidentally inspired the Coca-Cola bottle
The soda bottle’s iconic design was incorrectly modeled on the shape of a cocoa bean. Continue reading How chocolate accidentally inspired the Coca-Cola bottle
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