July 24th in History1148 The Crusaders led by Louis VII of France and Conrad III of Germany lay siege to Damascus during the Second Crusade (abandoned 28 July). 1487 Citizens of Leeuwarden, Netherlands, rebel against ban on foreign beer. 1525 Second attempt to... See More »
How may Trump offer Putin a luxury home in Alaska, U.S. soon if Putin accepts it in a phone call?How do you move forward when the person you were living for is no longer there to see it?” * “Is it possible to heal from a loss that came just before happiness?” * “What keeps a person going when their ‘why’ is gone? Will the international... See More »
The Italian Air Force (my brother serves here)The Italian Air Force (Italian: Aeronautica Militare; AM, lit.'military aeronautics') is the air force of the Italian Republic. The Italian Air Force was founded as an independent service arm on 28 March 1923 by King Victor Emmanuel III as the Regia... See More » (3)
Far-right activists to sue European Commission over 'remigration' rejectionThe European Commission has rejected a European Citizens' Initiative seeking to suspend asylum and family reunification and return "unintegrated" non-European migrants to their countries of origin. Its organisers are preparing a legal challenge.... See More » (1)
Is the American Dream still about getting ahead, or just about not falling behind?France evacuated thousands of tourists as a fire raged in a pine forest. How does climate change affect wildfires? What makes small talk so unappealing to introverts, and how can they navigate environments where it's common? How do you handle... See More »
Why do some families struggle with maintaining strong values like taking care of each other, even when they know it's important?What are some reasons why emotions might fade or change over time when listening to a song associated with a significant event, like Elton John's tribute to Princess Diana? Why do some people apologize only after a diagnosis is confirmed, and how... See More »
IRS wants to score its share of Spain’s $50 million World Cup prizeSpain may have lifted the FIFA World Cup trophy, but Washington may be preparing to lift a sizeable share of the winnings. The newly crowned champions earned a $50 million first-place prize after defeating Argentina in the World Cup final. Because... See More »
Who is the titular ‘King of Jerusalem’?There is no single universally recognized titular King of Jerusalem, as the defunct title is historically claimed by two primary European royal dynasties through competing lines of inheritance. The two primary modern claimants are: King Felipe VI of... See More »
The Crusades to free Jerusalem for Christian pilgrims?I saw this post come up in the weekly digest and thought I would add a few points if it is not too late. Each Crusade had its own causes but for the First Crusade (1096-1099) there were a few major factors: It was seen in Western Europe as a... See More »
Argentina play an open deck at the World Cup.Folk looked on in outrage as Argentine players Nahuel Molina and Leandro Paredes charged at Spain after the referee blew the whistle. It followed a red card and what fans say was a series of fouls by Argentina in the match and other World Cup... See More »
How does the quiet and isolation of a small town change the way you experience your time spent dressing up?What do you think about Trump making a fool of himself after refusing to step aside during Spain’s World Cup celebration, forcing FIFA to crop him out of the official photos? Which specific material gives you that perfect hugging sensation you look f... See More »
FBI will no longer investigate assaults by I E Agents!https://www.alternetamerica.com/p/gop-rep-faces-child-abuse-and-domestic AlterNet reports: Trump got booed at the World Cup Final and then refused to leave the podium during Spain’s trophy lift. A Republican congressman campaigning for a third... See More »
CrossFit WODMonday July 20 (57 Years ago two dudes went for a walk on the moon) Battery is Full 17.2 degrees C and cloudy ASX200 8,791.30 −5.40 (0.061%)today Not sure if it's Iran or Trump gatecrashing Spain's World Cup Win. (+1)
That was such an exhilarating World Cup Finaaaaaaaaal!Spain deserved to win. It felt like a match between the Spanish team and the Argentinian goal keeper. And watching Justin Bieber perform was a bonus
Donald Trump booed at World Cup final trophy ceremonyPresident Donald Trump was in attendance for the World Cup Final between Argentina and Spain on July 19, where he was received with boos during the postgame trophy presentation ceremony. Trump walked onto the field to present the World Cup trophy to... See More »
