The Texans clearly were winning. Californian President George Carlton was saddened, but he realized something. California had 40 million people, and Texas had 31 million. Soon, Carlton decided to introduce a conscription system. Although it was met with resistance, the Californian military now had 3.7 million people as compared to the 2.1 million people of […]
After the embarrassing failure at Chance Taylor Hill, General Thomas was stumped. He took every step needed for victory, but he started to doubt that. Meanwhile, on the Californian West Coast, Head Admiral Rivers was going to make the first landing on the beaches. On first sight of the Texan fleet, Californian President George Carlton […]
The year is 2024. Texas has just succeeded from the U.S.A. after much trial and tribulation. The population is now 31 million, and it is rapidly growing. They are starting to rapidly build up their forces. Currently, the Army and Marines combined have a total number of 2.1 million men. The Air Force has 500k, […]
Would you believe me if I told you that until recently, no one had ever seen a newborn baby shark alive in the wild? Believe it or not, no one had been able to identify where they were born before. Humans have only seen adult great whites; newborns were always a mystery. But on July […]
This is Bangladesh. The home of Bengali people. The land of enormous beauty. The country of many rivers. Also known as the land of six seasons. That’s right, Bangladesh has six seasons. Winter, summer, and monsoon are the three main seasons in areas close to the Indian Ocean. However, Bangladesh separates these three seasons into […]
If you’ve ever gone on a drive with your parents on a rainy or snowy day, you’ve probably already witnessed how helpful windshield wipers are in clearing away rain, snow, or debris. But have you ever wondered how this ingenious invention came to be? Or whose brilliant mind invented this simple yet incredibly important feature […]
Zebulon Pike is best known for discovering Pike’s Peak in the Colorado Mountain Pike and also assisted in charting the Louisiana Territory. He was born on January 5, 1779, in Lamberton, New Jersey, U.S. Zebulon Pike’s travels in 1805 led him to discover the source of the Mississippi River. He explored the headwaters with a 20-man […]
Water is our planet’s most abundant natural resource. It plays an important role, as all living things rely on water to survive. And without water, life as we know it wouldn’t exist. When humans and animals lack the water they need, they get thirsty. And like hunger, thirst is a need that must be satisfied. […]
Humans are generating and dumping too much trash daily, posing as one of the biggest known environmental threats. And to think that this has been a continuous battle for decades now. Waste or litter finds its way into the ocean and other waterways, affecting water quality, polluting our environment, and spreading diseases, viruses, and parasites. […]
An alligator and a crocodile. What is the difference? This is what we are talking about today! I did A LOT of research for this, so hang tight! Alligators: Freshwater Dangers In the United States, you may find alligators mostly near Texas or more towards the northeast. It prefers freshwater, and places such as lakes […]