In the conflict of World War II, the US military needed an unbreakable cipher to stop enemy spies from intercepting secret messages sent over the air waves. Enter the Navajo Nation, located in the Four Corners area where Utah, Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico meet at a perfect point. The Navajo language is complex and […]
Put Your Left Hand Forward And Unleash Your Inner da Vinci
On August 13, Left-Handers Day, one in ten individuals may rejoice. If you’re one of the select celebrants, you’re in good company. Some of the most prominent names in history were left-handed. Despite stigmas once associated with being left-handed, society now concludes lefties are often creative geniuses whose great minds think far ahead of their […]
We All Need A Lighthouse
Everyone needs a lighthouse in their life. It doesn’t have to be one of the tall, solitary beacons we celebrate on National Lighthouse Day, however, those beautiful structures certainly serve as inspiration. We’ve been building them since antiquity, and their form and function have not changed much since then. What started as bonfires on coastal […]
Boxers, Briefs, Bikinis And Bras
We interrupt this moment for an important brief, boxer, bikini or bra. Do you remember, as a child, how excited you were to receive that new pair of Marvel superhero underwear? August 5, Underwear Day, grants you the opportunity to get excited again, do a little dance and strike a pose. Kick off the occasion […]
A History Of Proud Service
In 1790, Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton, approved the creation of a Revenue Cutter Service to enforce tariff laws. This service developed into the Coast Guard and is currently tasked with responsibilities that serve the United States twenty-four-seven. August 4, 1790 marks the date of Hamilton’s approval. Today, it is observed as US Coast Guard Day […]
