Author: Ricardo Ramirez
This day in history: The first prisoners arrive at Guantanamo Bay
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
This day in history: The first prisoners arrive at Guantanamo Bay On January 11, 2002, the first 20 detainees arrived at Guantanamo Bay’s Camp X-Ray, marking …
Common mistakes new gun owners make that could hurt your wallet
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
Common mistakes new gun owners make that could prove costly Buying your first firearm comes with serious responsibilities that extend beyond the purchase. New gun owners …
Questionable parenting trends from the decade you were born
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
Questionable parenting trends from the year you were born (and earlier) Looking back at how previous generations raised children reveals truly startling practices. From Victorian-era punishment …
Famous American companies you forgot ever existed
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
Famous American companies you forgot ever existed From once-dominant airlines to beloved toy stores, countless American companies that defined entire industries have vanished completely. These brands …
Classic TV moments that almost never made it to air
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
Classic TV moments that almost never made it to air Television history sparkles with unforgettable scenes, but many iconic moments nearly vanished, stopped by nervous executives, …
The ’50s parenting practices we now know were terrible for kids’ brains
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
The ’50s parenting practices we now know were terrible for kids’ brains The 1950s promised perfect families with spotless homes and well-behaved children. Modern neuroscience reveals …
What your childhood dog’s habits say about their personality
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
What your childhood dog’s habits say about their personality Remember the dog who greeted you after school, tail wagging like a metronome set to pure joy? …
Strange hobbies Americans loved in the ’60s
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
Strange hobbies Americans loved in the ’60s The 1960s were a time of experimentation, countercultural energy, and activities that seem wonderfully odd today. Americans embraced quirky …
Household rules from the ’40s that sound unbelievable now
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
10 household rules from the 1940s that would get you laughed at today A 1940s household: mom in an apron, dad in a suit, kids lined …
