10 Times Inflation Destroyed Economies
As a result of the defeat in World War I, Germany had to pay reparations in gold or foreign currency, in annual installments of 2 billion goldmarks plus 26 percent of the value of Germany’s exports.
10 Historical Conflicts Still Relevant Today
The Troubles is the common name for the ethno-nationalist conflict in Northern Ireland that spilled over at various times into parts of the Republic of Ireland, England and mainland Europe.
10 Women to Consider for the $20 Bill
Eleanor Roosevelt was probably the most influential American woman of the 20th century.
10 Ways to Restore America’s Overseas Image
One frequently cited example of how the U.S. can turn around its image in a difficult environment is humanitarian missions abroad.
10 Most Scandalous DC Affairs
Photo by mbs120898 10. Thomas Jefferson President Jefferson was publicly accused of fathering the children of his slave Sally Hemings, by journalist James Callender (who had also publicized Alexander Hamilton’s affair) in the Jefferson–Hemings controversy. Hemings was the half-sister of Jefferson’s wife Martha, and based partly upon DNA evidence, there is now a scholarly consensus…
10 Terrorists Who Got What They Deserved
Photo by baliweekly 10. Umar Patek Umar Patek was the mastermind behind the 2002 Bali bombing in Indonesia, that saw more than 200 people dead. Previously he was involved in the attacks on churches in Jakarta, which killed 19 people on Christmas eve, in the year 2000. He had been involved with the militant group…
10 Daily Activities to Break Out of the Long-term Unemployment Funk
Those who haven’t been unemployed over the long-term may be shocked to find out the degree to which many of those who have been simply let themselves go.
Europe Was Created By History, America By Philosophy
Photo by Hryck. Margaret Thatcher once famously said: “Europe was created by history. America was created by philosophy.” Her friend and political ally Ronald Reagan also explained the main difference that divides both sides of the Atlantic with the following phrase: “Let the Fourth of July always be a reminder that here in this land,…
10 Companies That Did Business With Nazis
Photo by Nestlé Nordic 1. Nestle Usually when we think of Nestle, we think of tasty treats and cavities; we don’t usually think of Nazis. Unfortunately, during World War II, a subsidiary of the Nestle Corporation, Maggi, used slave labor from several concentration camps near the German border of Switzerland. To make matters worse, chocolate…
10 Ways To Save Money While Traveling
Photo by James R Wilson 1. Couch surf In 2004, visiting “friends” became easier than ever with the establishment of the CouchSurfing community. This option is not for everyone, as boarding with strangers can be unsettling to some. However, for those who are open minded the idea is great for saving money. It also offers…
Punting to Politicians
Just as reliably as the sun rises and sets, so too with every election are there those who change their positions and defend the new ones tooth and nail over the old ones. No, it’s not the politicians, it’s the people who support them. Despite the fact that it often seems as though it’s always…
10 People Who Are Working to Change the World
Photo by OnInnovation 1. Elon Musk Elon Musk has transformed virtually every field he’s taken an interest in, from electronic payments to commercial spaceflight to electric cars. After selling PayPal, Musk used his fortune from the sale of that company to fund a flurry of new ventures, including Tesla, a manufacturer of electric cars, and…