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Behind the name of Chicago O'Hare International Airport
"Not even $5 million? How dare these crazy people in the federal courts to refuse to take my money!" The corrupt government of Chicago was willing to take the money and give Capone a chance to regain his freedom.
By Many A-Sun3 years ago in FYI
German-Americans, what kind of existence is it?
The second largest city in Germany after the capital is called Hamburg. But compared to Berlin, it is much more developed and affluent.
By Cindy Dory3 years ago in FYI
Is the U.S.-Mexico border wall that Trump insists on fixing useful or not?
The U.S. government was shut down for nearly a month over Trump's promise to build a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border. That broke Clinton's record for the longest shutdown in the history of the U.S. federal government.
By Sue Torres3 years ago in FYI
The New World Order
New world order isn’t new to the conspiracy theorists’ world and to the global masses as a whole. The following narrative poetry (in prose) is not based on conspiracy or revolving around it, but if understood, so much of today and that which lurks at the horizons will make sense.
By Em Khei3 years ago in FYI
The ancient remains of Great Zimbabwe
Walking up to the towering walls of Great Zimbabwe was a humbling experience. The closer I got, the more they dwarfed me – and yet, there was something inviting about the archaeological site. It didn't feel like an abandoned fortress or castle that one might see in Europe: Great Zimbabwe was a place where people lived and worked, a place where they came to worship – and still do. It felt alive.
By Grieser MustoBielerude3 years ago in FYI
The Iberian civilisation that vanished
After crunching across a gravel path, surrounded by sun-parched plains, I finally arrived at the Cancho Roano archaeological site. Standing here, in the Guadiana Valley of the Extremadura region in south-western Spain, I imagined how different this dusty and arid flatland would have appeared 2,500 years ago when it was a hub of trade and worship for Tartessos, a mysterious Iberian society that thrived between the 9th and 5th Centuries BCE – and then abruptly disappeared.
By Haas Tash3 years ago in FYI
What exactly are gravitational waves? Einstein's prediction is confirmed, there are indeed gravitational waves in the universe
The universe also makes noise, and this "sound" can resonate almost throughout the universe, traveling from one end of the stars to the other.
By Deena Thaddeus3 years ago in FYI
6 Reasons Why Hustle Culture Is Toxic
The hustle culture is toxic. “The grind should never stop” sounds cool in theory but is too far-fetched for real life. Statements like these meant for pumping a person — to keep on “hustling” every single second without really paying attention to a thing called life — are outright unhealthy and should be abandoned for good.
By k eleanor3 years ago in FYI
The 30 richest Americans of all time
Throughout American history, the great and the good who became industry giants were recognized through their achievements and disruptive ideas. They dominated their industries by undercutting their rivals in competition, and by winning with strategy. Names like Rockefeller, Carnegie, and Astor still hang prominently in street addresses, performance centers, and municipal buildings because of the indelible impact these men have had on American history and the economy.
By Cai Qi Li3 years ago in FYI
How is it that Australia, a barbaric land, can become a highly developed country?
01. Australia's geographic location, how remote, how barbaric? The geographic location of the Australian continent is like an "island" in the Pacific Ocean, although today's geographers would rigorously define it as the smallest continent on Earth, and all those smaller than it is called islands.
By Mg o3 years ago in FYI
What were the conditions of aboriginal people in Canada before and after colonization?
According to archaeological research and genetic analysis, human activity was present in northern Yukon at least 24,500 years ago, and human activity in Southern Ontario dates back to 7,500 B.C.
By Mejra3 years ago in FYI
How to keep ceramic tiles warm in winter: 5 easy tips
Introduction If you have ceramic tile floors, you know they can be cold in the winter. But there are some easy ways to keep them warm. Insulate ceramic tiles to preserve heat, use space heaters, and clean your tile floors. You can also use curtains or drapes to add extra warmth, and a humidifier will help to prevent the tile from drying out and cracking.
By Jim Barnes3 years ago in FYI