[ad_1] Saudi Arabia’s government has had a fluctuating relationship with the United States, but generally says the alliance is strong. In 2009, the government included “USA” in a list of banned license plate letter combinations without explanation. Saudi Arabia is the world’s largest country without a river and follows the Islamic lunar calendar. How citizens […]
[ad_1] You can’t dig a hole through the center of the Earth from most places in the US and end up in China; instead, you’d end up in the ocean. Exceptions include Carville and La Junta in Colorado and part of Shelby, Montana. Hawaii and Alaska also have opposite points on land. Antipodes are rare […]
[ad_1] The 1970s oil crisis had a significant impact on the US, highlighting its dependence on fossil fuels and raising questions about energy policy. A combination of increased consumption, declining domestic production, and an OPEC embargo led to soaring energy prices and rationing. Environmentalism also became mainstream during this time, leading to an increased interest […]
[ad_1] Main Street, USA is the entrance to Disneyland, modeled after a 20th-century Midwestern town. Visitors can shop, dine, and enjoy entertainment like a barbershop quartet or Mickey Mouse cartoons. The area also features the Disneyland Railroad, parades, and the “Partners” statue. The Main Street Cinema shows classic Mickey Mouse cartoons. The central circle hosts […]
[ad_1] The first printing press in the US was established in Cambridge, Massachusetts in 1639 by the widow of Rev. Joseph Glover and his assistant Stephen Daye. The press became part of Harvard College and the first American newspaper was printed in Boston in 1690. The first printing press in what is now the United […]
[ad_1] Blackwater USA, now known as Blackwater Worldwide, is a private military contractor that provides support and logistics services to law enforcement and the military. It offers training programs and technology for law enforcement and military personnel. The company was founded in 1997 by a former Navy SEAL and has expanded globally. Blackwater has been […]
