Cloud Gate: The bean of steel
Ever wondered to what extent liquid mercury could inspire someone? A look at Cloud Gate might give you an idea....
United States of America
The naming of Los Angeles
In 1769, a Franciscan priest Father Juan Crespí accompanied a group of Spanish soldiers on the first European land expedition...
American Presidents who died on 4th of July
The fourth of July is celebrated as the Independence Day in the US. Coincidentally, three US Presidents died on the...
From where was Alaska procured?
Alaska, the largest state in the United States by area, was purchased from Russia on March 30, 1867 for $7.2...
What are Pan Am Games?
The Pan American Games (also known colloquially as the Pan Am Games) constitute a major event in the Americas featuring...
What does ZIP in ZIP code stand for?
The Zone Improvement Plan code, abbreviated as the ZIP code, is a system of postal codes that was introduced in...
