The Naval School was founded in Annapolis, Maryland in the wake of a shocking scandal at sea on this day in history, Oct. 10, 1845. The renowned military institute was renamed the U.S. Naval Academy in 1850. The school was established following the discovery of a planned mutiny on the …
Read More »Pets quiz! How well do you know these surprising facts about dogs, cats, birds, rabbits and more?
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Read More »Florida homeowners hit hard by Hurricane Ian are desperate for help from Samaritan's Purse and others
Homeowners in southwest Florida who are continuing to grapple with the devastation or loss of their homes have been appealing in growing numbers for help from Samaritan’s Purse, Fox News Digital is told by the organization. Samaritan’s Purse, as of late Friday night, received more than 2,270 requests for help …
Read More »Dog in Houston beat a nasty disease and is now up for adoption
Meet Benson, a three-year-old pup from Houston who is looking for a forever home. Benson, thought to be a mix of a retriever and a Catahoula, is one of the many dogs up for adoption right now at Best Friends in Houston. The adorable dog came to the program through …
Read More »'Florida Strong' T-shirt ad rejected on Facebook: 'Everyone loved these shirts'
Tyler Merritt, CEO of Nine Line Apparel of Savannah, Georgia, and a retired Army captain, simply wants to help others — particularly those who have been impacted in Florida by Hurricane Ian. Yet his ability to raise money for needy people through sales of his company’s “Florida Strong” T-shirts has …
Read More »Meet the American who first planted apples in the colonies: William Blaxton, eccentric settler
This fall, tip your basket to William Blaxton when you pluck a plump apple from a tree, bob for apples on Halloween or cherish your grandmother’s amazing apple pie on Thanksgiving. Reverend Blaxton, among other claims to fame, planted the first seeds that would fuel a pioneering nation and give …
Read More »On this day in history, Oct. 7, 1916, Georgia Tech football beats Cumberland 222-0
Georgia Tech, led by legendary coach and trophy namesake John Heisman, humiliated Cumberland College 222-0 in the most lopsided college football game on record on this day in history, Oct. 7, 1916. The football farce pitted national pigskin powerhouse Georgia Tech against a school from Lebanon, Tennessee, that reportedly pulled …
Read More »Pasta quiz! How well do you know these fun facts about a favorite food?
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Read More »On this day in history, Oct. 6, 1927, 'The Jazz Singer' released, first film with synchronized sound
“The Jazz Singer” starring Al Jolson, the first movie that incorporated synchronized speaking parts for its actors, was released on this day in history, Oct. 6, 1927. Primitive by today’s standards, the movie revolutionized cinema in the United States and beyond and is recognized as a landmark achievement in pop …
Read More »On this day in history, Oct. 5, 1813, William Henry Harrison routs Brits, Tecumseh in Battle of the Thames
General William Henry Harrison led a stunning victory over British forces and their Native allies in the Battle of the Thames on this day in history, Oct. 5, 1813. The swift American victory in the War of 1812 had long-term repercussions on U.S., British and Native American history and on …
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