During the American Civil War, the Southern states referred to Northern soldiers as Billy Yank, while the North called Southern soldiers Johnny Reb. Both characters were used in popular culture to personify their respective sides of the war and were later used in comics and media presentations. DC Comics created a character called Uncle Sam, […]
Billy Graham, a renowned American evangelist, earned respect for his hands-on approach to Christian identity and urging new converts to join local churches. He began his career in the late 1940s and traveled extensively around the world, connecting with millions of people. Despite not having many theology degrees, he was a powerful public speaker and […]
A billy club is a non-lethal weapon used by law enforcement for defense and restrictive maneuvers. It has been in use for over a century and comes in various forms, including side-grip, folding, lead-weighted, and electroshock stun batons. The original wooden version was used by British policemen in the 19th century. A billy club is […]