American History facts
How WWII Soldiers Were Trained Using Comic Books
The Creation of “Army Instructional Comics” for Troop Education When most people think of World War II training, they picture ...
6 Times the Military Used the Battlefield for Science Experiments
1.Testing Atomic Bombs on Troops at Operation Desert Rock When we think of atomic bomb tests, images of mushroom clouds ...
7 Strange Survival Skills Soldiers Were Once Expected to Master
1.Navigating by the Stars Without Maps or Compasses Long before GPS satellites hovered overhead, soldiers had to rely on something ...
The Strangest Military Training Exercises in U.S. History
Operation Cat Drop—Air-Dropping Cats into Jungles to Control Rats Operation Cat Drop sounds like a Cold War-era spy thriller or ...
How Competitive Pie-Eating Became a Patriotic Pastime
The Origins at County Fairs and 4th of July Celebrations Competitive pie-eating didn’t begin as a high-stakes sport with TV ...
The Bizarre Sports the U.S. Once Sent to the Olympics
Tug-of-War—A Serious Medal Event in the Early Games Tug-of-war may conjure images of summer camps and schoolyard games, but from ...
What the Most Dangerous Part of the Oregon Trail Journey Was
River Crossings—Wagons, People, and Animals Swept Away River crossings on the Oregon Trail weren’t just logistical hurdles—they were deadly gambles ...
What Did Native Americans Teach Settlers About Survival Foods?
How to Grow and Use the “Three Sisters”—Corn, Beans, and Squash Ask most Americans about colonial survival, and you’ll probably ...
What Food Was Eaten on the Oregon Trail?
Hardtack and Biscuits—The Indestructible Trail Staple Hardtack wasn’t just food—it was survival in cracker form. On the Oregon Trail, where ...
The 5 Most Pointless Taxes Ever Introduced in U.S. History
1.The Playing Card Tax—A Fee on Fun in Colonial America Taxes on everyday items have often sparked controversy, but few ...
