Historical
Biography of Putin: The Modern Warmonger
1. Introduction President Vladimir Putin has been Russia's president since May 7, 2000, when the new chief of the small and economically stagnant Russian Federation succeeded Boris Yeltsin. With a mediocre background in politics, Putin was the first President not to have graduated from a university, but he skillfully leveraged his connections to seize power. He was born on October 7, 1952, as an only child. When he was in his teens, his father, Vladimir Spiridonovich Putin, worked as a conscript in Soviet Navy while his mother worked in a samovar factory.
By Umesh Kurmi4 years ago in FYI
The Passing of Voices
Time passes without our notice when we are children, as a teen a turtle moves faster than the hands of the clock, and as an adult those same hands move at lightning speed. We transverse this earth one day at a time. And at different seasons of our lives, we seem to be at different speed limits. The passing of time can be measured in the scars left behind and the memories we leave.
By Erika Wood4 years ago in FYI
10 Facts About America That Most Americans Don’t Know
Are you looking to find out some interesting and real facts about America? Then you are in the right place. It is the fourth-largest country by area. Most Americans think they already know a fair amount of the country’s history and interesting facts about America. A lot of unique aspects of such a vast and diverse country make it more surprising. You may already know a few. After all, the country is always in the news every day. I have concluded the 10 most important facts about America that you may not have heard before. So get ready to know the 10 important facts that will blow your mind.
By Maloy Gayen4 years ago in FYI
Port Security
The flow of imports and exports coming into and out of the United States is a massive part of the United States economy and critical infrastructure to the global economy. Before 9/11, the focus on these ports would be general criminal activity, physical and cargo security of the premises, access control, and military mobilization security. It was estimated that only about two percent of cargo containers were checked (Pate, Taylor, & Kubu, 2008).
By The Clarkbar844 years ago in FYI
7 crazy facts that are too weird to believe
There are many facts in history that really make sense. But beyond the basics, there is some crazy fact about the world that most people never heard before. Those facts are an influential part of history, but they have got nothing on these zany facts we dug up.
By Maloy Gayen4 years ago in FYI
Cotton: Colonialism, Fashion, and Foundations of Western Capitalism
Cotton has played an important role in historical events. It has been the premier fabric in several societies. The ancient Peruvians, around 5000 B.C., used it as a primary textile in the production of nets and clothing. Ancient Indian, Chinese, Mayan, and Bengali societies also used the fabric to clothe their elite, exchange currencies, export to Europeans, and create entire trade industries. In more modern times, the fabric has also been a central element in the rise of Western capitalism, high-fashion trends in eighteenth century Europe, and the progression of clothing’s role in women’s sexuality. We still see cotton’s role in our society. In 2021, the cotton industry has also seen an increase in sustainable manufacturing practices, cultural promotion, and the rise of athleisure wear designers.
By Diego Arias4 years ago in FYI
Revenge of the Stone People
Okay stone people, you got me. I visited Newgrange, your ancient Irish burial site and I think I hurt myself trying to figure out what your stone age society was all about. Sure, it was interesting but the squeezing and squirming through the stone, cold passageway took a toll on my back. I should have stuck to the brochure but no, I had to see for myself.
By John Thomson4 years ago in FYI







