If I could change one event in American history that might have prevented the Civil War, I wouldn’t stop the … More
Tag: dailyprompt
The Way the Treaty of Versailles was Written
If I could change one event in history, I wouldn’t erase World War II. I would go back twenty years … More
the CIA had some level of involvement in, or at least advance knowledge of, the 1961 death of UN Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjöld.
Hammarskjöld died when his plane crashed in what is now Zambia while he was trying to negotiate peace during the … More
Sirhan Sirhan may not have fired the shot that actually killed Robert F. Kennedy in 1968.
This one is particularly interesting because RFK’s own son, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has publicly questioned the official story. After … More
I have never been able to completely dismiss, it is the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
If there is one conspiracy theory I have never been able to completely dismiss, it is the assassination of President … More
is that companies and institutions sometimes know about serious problems much earlier than they publicly admit.
That sounds tame compared with aliens or secret societies, but history gives it credibility. Tobacco companies knew far more about … More
by gathering as many facts as I can
Uncertainty is part of life. Whether it involves my health, finances, family, a major purchase, or just a difficult decision, … More
The Philly Cheesesteak , sorry you can’t find it
only my DELCO or Philly friends will get this bit. DELCO Philadelphia slang , DELCO= Delaware County PA USA So … More
They did not add much to the world
Communist and socialist societies have demonstrated that centralized governments can produce exceptional science, engineering, and major technological achievements—especially when those … More
History rarely repeats itself exactly, but it often rhymes.
The Roman Empire didn’t fall simply because outsiders crossed its borders. It weakened from within first—political division, declining confidence in … More
Mr. Bingley Being Mr. Bingley
Meet Mr. Bingley. I think this picture pretty much answers the question. Mr. Bingley has mastered the art of being … More
“It’s better to win people over than to win an argument.”
Be closer to your enemies than your friends. Show kindness, look for common ground, and try to resolve conflicts. Turning … More
