People around the world have been smoking marijuana for thousands of years while also using the hemp plant for everything from fabric and rope to ethanol fuel. Unfortunately, somewhere along the way, a man with a bit of power and enough determination decided pot was wicked, evil and narcotic. He...
Sensationalism in the media is not always intentional. When a celebrity or public figure is elderly or ill, drafts of obituaries are often prepared in advance. While this can be convenient, it can also lead to disaster when these drafts are released prematurely. Other times when the media kills...
Dogs are unique among non-human animals in that there is a long and storied history of dogs performing heroic, self-sacrificial acts for their human comrades. Below, we've put together a list of the eight most heroic dogs of all time. 8) Guinefort, the Saint of Infants A select few people have...
Over the years law-enforcement agencies have created and developed an array of investigative tools which are designed to aid criminal investigations. But when - despite these new technologies - detectives find themselves at a dead-end, they may actually turn to psychic detectives for help of a more...
Martin Van Buren was the eighth President of The United States. Van Buren was born on December 5, 1782 in Kinderhook, New York to Abraham Van Buren, a tavern keeper and farmer of Dutch descent, and Maria Hoes van Alen van Buren. Van Buren's early education began in a small school house in his...
American Cyclist and former Wall Street Worker Evelyn Stevens nabbed her first stage victory by pulling past Kim Anderson to win stage 4 of the La Route de France on Thursday. "Evelyn Stevens (New York, N.Y.) pulled off her first major European road stage race victory with a win in stage four...
The Shiloh Shepherd is a herding breed originating from New York, United States. It is a rare breed of dog meant to conform to the standards of the old and larger German Shepherds. They weigh from 80 to 130 pounds with females lighter than the male dogs. Height ranges from 28 to 30 inches. Heavy...
The 2010 Holiday season is already upon us and that means it's time to post a listing of all the major Christmas TV programs and movies available from mid-November through December 25th. Watching Christmas movies and TV specials during the holiday season is a time honored tradition for many families...
The FBI made history by nabbing over 100 Mafia members in New York City. The mobster roundup occurred in the early hours of January 20, 2010 and follows a massive federal investigation into the New York area mob families. State Police, US Marshals, and FBI agents combined forces to conduct raids...
Lady Gaga one of the most prominent American recording artists in contemporary music. Lady Gaga, born Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta on March 28, 1986, began performing in New York City's Lower East Side during 2003. Lady Gaga went on to New York University's Tisch School of Arts where she...
