"The only winner in the War of 1812 was Tchaikovsky." - David Gerrold The War of 1812 is often considered a forgettable conflict in American history, overshadowed by more monumental events like the American Revolution and the Civil War
"Whatever is not nailed down is mine. Whatever I can pry up is not nailed down." - Collis P. Huntingdon, railroad tycoon The Gilded Age credo of one of America's most formidable railroad barons, Collis P
My folks didn't come over on the Mayflower, but they were there to meet the boat. The origins of many American families are often steeped in tales of early colonial settlement, yet not every story begins aboard the Mayflower
"What do you give a man who has everything? Penicillin." - Jerry Lester The timeless question of what to gift someone who seemingly possesses all material luxuries has puzzled humanity for generations, but in 1950s America, comedian and television host Jerry Lester offered a prescription – both literally and figuratively – that continues to resonate decades later
"George Washington was first in war, first in peace" - and the first to have his birthday juggled to make a long weekend. -- Ashley Cooper A matter of side must now consider the enduring legacy of George Washington, America's first president, whose words, "first in war, first in peace," have become synonymous with his indomitable spirit and leadership
I never said all Democrats were saloonkeepers; what I said was all saloonkeepers were Democrats. In recent political discussions, a statement has been attributed to U
Q: What's the difference between USL and the Graf Zeppelin? A: The Graf Zeppelin represented cutting edge technology for its time. In the realm of aviation history, the comparison between the USL and the Graf Zeppelin is a fascinating study of innovative design and technological advancement