Historical
Meaning of the Star on Top of Christmas Trees
There are many customs and traditions surrounding Christmas. One tradition is to have a decorated Christmas tree in houses. It might be a live fir, spruce, pine, or cypress. Some people use artificial trees that they keep from year to year.
By Margaret Minnicks19 days ago in FYI
Life, Leadership, and the Mysteries Behind Closed Doors
North Korea A young person quickly moves away when a government officer walks past. He was secretly listening to a small radio that plays news from other countries, which is not allowed. His heart starts beating fast when the government officer notices him. If anyone finds out, he could get into serious trouble, and his whole life could change.”
By Bilal khan 20 days ago in FYI
The Tragedy of Urashima Taro: A Japanese Legend of Time, Loss, and a Forbidden Box
Beyond the Happy Ending: Exploring the Melancholy Beauty of Japan’s Most Famous Fisherman If Momotaro represents the "bright" side of Japanese folklore—victory, teamwork, and glory—then the tale of Urashima Taro represents its "shadow." It is a hauntingly beautiful story that explores themes of kindness, the relativity of time, and the devastating weight of nostalgia. For many Western readers, it echoes the legends of Rip Van Winkle or the Land of the Ever-Young (Tír na nÓg), but with a uniquely Japanese twist that leaves the heart heavy.
By Takashi Nagaya22 days ago in FYI
Yemen is Dead. Here's What Will Replace It
If you look at a map of Yemen dated December 1, 2025, it’s already wrong. In just two weeks, a separatist group called the Southern Transitional Council (STC) has upended nearly a decade of assumptions about the country’s balance of power. Through a rapid, coordinated lightning offensive, the STC seized Yemen’s southern coastline, its most valuable oil fields, and the overwhelming majority of the territory once governed by the Cold War–era state of South Yemen.
By Lawrence Lease23 days ago in FYI
ISIS Killed Three Americans in Syria. Much Worse is Coming
On Saturday, December 13, the war that many Americans barely remember reached out and killed three of them. In the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra, a lone gunman opened fire during a lunchtime meeting on a joint base shared by U.S. forces and Syrian security personnel. Within moments, two American soldiers and a U.S. civilian interpreter were dead. Three more Americans and three Syrian personnel were wounded before the attacker was finally shot and killed.
By Lawrence Lease23 days ago in FYI
Foods and Drinks Used As Home Remedies
Many people don't realize how some foods and drinks they have on hand that can be used for home remedies. Most households have in their kitchen cabinets, pantries, and refrigerators food and drinks that can also double as cures for less serious ailments. Some items are more effective than over-the-counter medicines.
By Margaret Minnicks24 days ago in FYI
Karoline Leavitt Lip Filler Speculation: Vanity Fair Photo Fuels “Mar-a-Lago Face” Rum
One such individual is Karoline Leavitt, the 28-year-old press secretary at the White House. Recently, Karoline has been thrust into the limelight, not for her political ideology, but rather because of her appearance. The close-up portrait taken by Vanity Fair is highlighted by the alleged appearance of lip fillers.
By iftikhar Ahmad25 days ago in FYI
