The Man Who Bought – And Wore – A Medal of Honor Which Was Not His

War History Online Feb 13, 2018 Heather Fishel Part of the Cold War and the inter-Korean conflict Military stories vary widely: some are the moments that make history, secure victories or result in resounding losses. Others are merely moments of day to day life. Still others are incredible stories of heroism, saving lives and greatly impacting … Read more

RAF WWII Airfield Control Tower for Sale as Designer Home

War History Online Feb 13, 2018 George Winston The only thing remaining from RAF Findo Gask in Scotland is the airfield’s control tower, but that is now nearly unrecognizable from its original form. About three years ago, the tower began its transformation to a four-story, single-family home. It is now on the market for £1.25 million. … Read more

Theia, the unknown planetary object devoured to form the Earth and Moon as known today

The Vintage News Apr 4, 2018 Boban Docevski Some 4.6 billion years ago, the solar system was completely different. It was chaotic and volatile. Many of the planets that we know today were still forming via the process known as “accretion,” which involved the accumulation of smaller particles of matter into one bigger object with its own … Read more

Warsaw Fortress, series of abandoned forts in Warsaw

Abandoned Spaces Warsaw Fortress was is a group name given to a system of fortifications built in and around the Polish capital. They were all constructed during the time when the city was part of the Russian Empire. In the 19th century, Warsaw was part of what was known as Congress Poland, or Russian Poland. … Read more

J. Marion Sims, the controversial “father of modern gynecology,” conducted experiments on slaves and did not use anesthesia

The Vintage News May 9, 2018 Martin Chalakoski In August 2017 a group of angry protesters and human-rights activists gathered around the statue of Dr. J. Marion Sims in Central Park in New York City. Fired up, enraged, dressed in white hospital gowns sprayed with red (as in blood) to signify women’s pain and suffering during … Read more

After NASA started sending silver Snoopy pins into space in 1968, they became a highly coveted award

The Vintage News Apr 2, 2018 E.L. Hamilton It is perhaps the most coveted Space Flight Awareness award, and it’s hard to win. Less than 1 percent of the aerospace program workforce receives it annually, according to NASA, and the criteria of significant contributions is long. What is this prestigious award? A Snoopy lapel pin. Yes, … Read more

How to survive house and forest fires

Outdoor Revival By Nick Oetken Publish Date: Oct 30, 2017 When you are trying to survive in dangerous circumstances, a fire can be your lifesaver because it helps you stay warm, safe, and cook food. But, if the fire is in your house or in the forest, it could be the worst nightmare that you’ve ever … Read more

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