“Throughout the course of U.S. history, service members have paid the ultimate price in defense of our Nation. Memorial Day is a time to honor their sacrifice and remember their legacy. This Memorial Day weekend, service members from the United…
‘All The Rage’ is about mothers doing it all
In her new book All the Rage: Mothers, Fathers, and the Myth of Equal Partnership, Darcy Lockman shows that working mothers typically take care of 66% of the childcare and domestic responsibilities. Perhaps we should celebrate Mother’s Day more often.…
Did you find an Easter egg today?
The term “Easter egg” was used to describe a hidden message in the Atari video game Adventure, released in 1979, which encouraged players to find further hidden messages in later games. Google is also a fan of hiding Easter eggs,…
Learn about and celebrate MLK Jr. today
The Seattle Times created a great website featuring Martin Luther King Jr. “Martin Luther King Jr. lived an extraordinary life. At 33, he was pressing the case of civil rights with President John Kennedy. At 34, he galvanized the nation…
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Give a big oorah to veterans this month
Since one day isn’t enough, The Military Times salutes servicemembers and honors their stories this Veterans Month. Learn more about our military history and what our veterans are doing with their lives after they serve their time in the military.
Drones replace fireworks on July 4th
Drones replace fireworks on July 4th in western locations due to forest fire concerns. People may miss the loud booms but dogs might be happier. Read more about it at USA Today.
Happy Presidents’ Day
Did you know that Presidents’ Day was originally established in 1885 in recognition of George Washington’s birthday? In 1971 it was moved to the third Monday of February in order to create more three-day weekends for the nation’s workers.