In 1837, the White House witnessed an unusual event: a massive cheese feast. The cheese, weighing over a ton, was a gift to President Andrew Jackson. But this wasn't the first time a giant cheese made its way to the White House. Years earlier, President Thomas Jefferson received a similarly large ch
December 10 has seen many important events. In 2007, Al Gore, the former Vice President, received the Nobel Peace Prize. He used this moment to speak about climate change. Gore emphasized the need to address human impact on the environment. This was a big deal because it brought global attention to
Baseball and politics have always been a big deal in the U. S. They both bring people together and sometimes drive them apart. A recent book, "House Divided, " dives into the story of the first congressional baseball game, which started in 1909 and is still going strong today. This game pits Democra
Lizzie Borden's name is famous. She's the woman who may have killed her parents with an axe. But what if this happened today? Would it be a big deal on TV shows like "Dateline"? Would podcasts talk about it all the time? The story of Lizzie Borden is a big part of American history. In 1892, she was
The Pope recently had a movie marathon with some big names in Hollywood. Cate Blanchett, Chris Pine, Spike Lee, Viggo Mortensen, and Monica Bellucci all joined him at the Vatican. They talked about movies and how they can bring people together. The Pope also shared his top four favorite films. One
Get ready for a trip back in time! A new movie called "Killing Castro" is coming to the Toronto Film Festival. This film is based on real events from 1960. It's about Fidel Castro, the leader of the Cuban revolution, visiting New York City. He was supposed to give a speech at the United Nations. But
Nagasaki, a city in western Japan, held a solemn ceremony to remember the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing that devastated it in 1945. The event drew thousands of people, including representatives from 95 countries, to the Nagasaki Peace Memorial Park. The mayor of Nagasaki, Shiro Suzuki, used
On June 30, 1908, a massive explosion rocked the skies over Siberia, flattening over 830 square miles of forest. This event, known as the Tunguska event, remains the largest asteroid-related blast in recorded history. Today, June 30 is celebrated as International Asteroid Day to raise awareness abou
Brian Wilson was a musical prodigy who left an indelible mark on American music. His journey was marked by both brilliance and struggle. Wilson's genius was first recognized by Derek Taylor, the Beatles' publicist. This recognition set high expectations for Wilson, pushing him to constantly outdo hi
The U. S. National Archives recently released tens of thousands of documents related to the assassinations of John F. Kennedy, his brother Robert, and Martin Luther King Jr. The release was long overdue, but it didn't stop the public from jumping to wild conclusions. Many people believe that Lee Ha
