Aerial bombardments; labor shortages; and insufficient food, materials, and natural resources were only some of the hardships that men, women, and children…
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We’re quite used to the clean historical model of humans evolving from some manner of uncivilized, famished, desperate individuals to the well-nourished…
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Fermented foods have been around for a long time and are enjoyed by people worldwide. These foods are made by letting natural…
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In war, strategy is everything. A single well-executed maneuver can be the difference between victory and defeat. This was certainly the case…
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War has changed a lot over the years. The earliest battles were probably fought with sticks and rocks. Later, we evolved to…
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In 1913, French agricultural engineer Max Ringelmann studied people playing tug of war. His studies resulted in the observation of the Ringelmann…
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Few of the fabled heroes of American history are more controversial than Custer. He amassed a then record of demerits as a…
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We are all aware of the toilet paper shortage, loss of smell symptoms, mask requirements, and social distancing rules that came with…
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In 1901, Teddy Roosevelt famously said, “Speak softly and carry a big stick.” Little did he know that stick would one day…
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In the past, we’ve covered just how expensive war can get and, as many people know, the defense budget of a country…