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Immigration in America is not a pleasant topic. Our immigration history is founded on pushing native people off of their land and declaring it “newly discovered”. Think about the way we talk about Columbus. He “discovered” America, right? But how do you discover something that thousands of people have lived on for thousands of years? […]

There is no job in America that is more mysterious or carries with it more secrecy than the job of the president of the United States. Every part of their life appears to be steeped in traditions that millions of Americans are beguiled by. Even something as simple as a handshake in the presidential world […]

Government lobbyists in America spent close to $4 billion last year lobbying lawmakers. Most people think of political lobbying as some kind of sinister pressure activity. It is actually an essential part of a functioning democracy. Government lobbying is actually enshrined in the First Amendment as the right to petition your government. However, it has also […]

More than 2 million tons of asbestos are consumed throughout the world every year. Despite known asbestos dangers, it’s still an extremely common thing to encounter today. Asbestos is a group of heat-resistant, fibrous materials that were once commonly used in American construction. However, their presence is now recognized to lead to a number of deadly […]

Did you know that hemp was one of the first plants grown and harvested by humans? Even ancient civilizations realized the power of this amazing and versatile plant. Hemp is perfect for creating fabrics, beauty products, foods, plastic, paper, and so much more. If you want to learn all about the history of hemp in […]

Olympic pins have been part of the games for the last 123 years! That’s right, these collectibles have been around since 1896 when the very first modern Olympic games were held in Athens. They may look a bit different now, but the principle is the same. Look around Olympic stadiums and see thousands of athletes […]

Buried in basements and tucked away in attics are boxes filled with memories of childhood. If you grew up in the 1960s, you probably have a Barbie or a G.I Joe collecting dust somewhere. Maybe you dropped Joe off at a thrift store or gave Barbie to one of your kids. Most of us take our […]

“We’re not just gonna let you walk out of here.” “Who’s ‘we’, sucker?” “Smith, Wesson, and Me.” Cool. If you’re a fan of spaghetti westerns or any Clint Eastwood films, then you’ve probably noticed some of the amazing guns that folks used to carry around back in the day.  And if you’re a history buff, […]