Candy corn. Circus peanuts. Black licorice. You likely love them or hate them; there appears to be little wiggle room. Like Christmas fruitcake, they have become the brunt of countless jokes and grimaces at their mention.
In this episode of The History Guy, he looks at the backstory for each of these controversial seasonal confections.
In 1984, George Orwell created a slogan for his oppressive government, The Party — "Who controls the past, controls the future; who controls the present controls the past". Written in… READ THE REST
There are very few constants in our world, but one American tradition has changed very little in almost a century — the school bus. According to Jalopnik the black and… READ THE REST
You know it's going to be a treat when Donald Trump starts ramblng about history. At a rally in Pennsylvania last night, the former president treated his cult-like followers to… READ THE REST
TL;DR: Revamp your digital world with this incredible lifetime license to Microsoft Windows 11 Pro, with its seamless interface and top-notch security, for only $29.97 (Reg. $199) until 11:59 PM on 1/07.… READ THE REST
TL;DR: Save over $350 on a refurbished Apple iPad Pro 10.5" 256GB, plus a free accessories bundle, with this sweet deal on sale for just $315.99 right now. Tech fans, it's time… READ THE REST
TL;DR: The perfect last-minute holiday gift for an aspiring rocker, the 2024 Guitar Lessons Training Bundle is only $15.97 (Reg. $480) until 11:59 PM on 12/25. It's really never too late to make… READ THE REST
