Historical
A Failed Artist, A Disillusioned Poet, An Underpaid Game Show Host. Top Story - January 2026.
I took my son and niece to Gori, a small town in Georgia where Joseph Stalin was born. They talked me into visiting the Stalin's Museum, the largest in the post-Soviet space. I had resisted going there because I just can't stand the monster and know enough about him, or so I thought.
By Lana V Lynxabout a month ago in FYI
How Aviation Quietly Reshaped the Modern World . AI-Generated.
For most of human history, distance defined our limits. Oceans separated cultures, continents shaped destinies, and time moved at the pace of ships and railroads. Then, almost quietly, aviation stepped in and changed everything not with a single dramatic moment, but through a steady reshaping of how the modern world works.
By Beckett Dowhanabout a month ago in FYI
Why Police Officers Are Called Cops
The Word “Cop” If you have talked to anyone who has dealt with the police, you have probably heard them use the word “cop” instead of “policeman” or “police officer.” The word is used so often these days that everyone knows who a cop refers to.
By Margaret Minnicksabout a month ago in FYI
Pancake-serving space invaders and other strange reports of extraterrestrials. AI-Generated.
The author used artificial intelligence to create the images used with this article. Across the U.S., people have claimed to have had encounters with extraterrestrials. But not everyone describes little gray men. Some have described creatures that resemble reptiles, praying mantises … even penguins. A vegetable man creature also has been reported, as well as cosmic hippies. If that sounds unusual, wait until you read about the beings who served up pancakes to their witness.
By David Heitzabout a month ago in FYI
The Eiffel Tower Was Hated at First
It's difficult to think of a more iconic building than the Eiffel Tower in Paris. It's an iconic landmark and is considered the second most recognisable building and landmark on the planet, only being beaten by the Statue of Liberty in New York. It's hard to imagine that what is today considered a symbol of Paris and romance was once hated. The Parisians would call it the "iron monster" and a "tragic giant lamppost," with writers and artists warning that building the tower would ruin the skyline and humiliate all the other monuments of Paris.
By Dave's Your Uncle!about a month ago in FYI
Three Ways To Test Your Faith
Most people can quote verbatim the definition of faith found in Hebrews 11:1. However, not all of them live by that definition. Yes, “faith is the substance of things hoped for and is the evidence of things not seen,” but when the going gets tough, some people tend to forget what the Bible says about faith.
By Margaret Minnicksabout a month ago in FYI
Manus: The Quiet Power of the Human Hand Through History
The word manus feels small, almost forgotten, yet it carries centuries of meaning. It comes from Latin, meaning hand, but its story stretches far beyond language. The hand is where thought meets action. It is how we create, protect, greet, and grieve. Long before machines or screens, the hand shaped the world. When people search for manus, they are often looking for more than a definition. They are reaching for connection, history, and understanding. This article explores manus as an idea, a symbol, and a lived experience. It looks at how the human hand has shaped culture, law, art, and identity, and why this ancient concept still matters today.
By Muqadas khanabout a month ago in FYI
What Happened in Every Second of 2025
I think we can all agree that 2025 was an eventful year. Every day brought us closer to 2026, and despite being constantly bombarded with information, it is impossible to be aware of absolutely everything. In many ways, every second counted.
By Dave's Your Uncle!about a month ago in FYI
Shogatsu: The Art of the Japanese New Year
A Journey Through Silence, Sacred Rituals, and the First Sunrise of the Year While much of the world celebrates the New Year with loud fireworks and champagne toasts, Japan moves in the opposite direction. Here, the transition into a new year is a time of profound stillness, ancient rituals, and a deep cleaning of both the home and the soul.
By Takashi Nagayaabout a month ago in FYI
