Photo credit: David Ohmer via Flickr Americans are odd ones. We live in fear of certain kinds of ’terrorism,’ yet many of us remain complacent in the face of ghastly domestic massacres committed by seemingly ordinary citizens with guns. We spend billions fighting terror around the globe annually, but cannot seem to grapple with our own uniquely American brand of terror at home – gun violence – with even the most common-sense reforms on gun control.

The White House is one of the most prominent symbols of the United States. It is of course, the residence and office of the President of the United States. But just how big is the home of the president of the world’s number one superpower? There are a total of 132 rooms in the White House, not including the bathrooms. Some well-known rooms on the State Floor include the East Room, Green Room, Blue Room, Red Room, Family and State Dining Rooms, Cross Hall, Entrance Hall, and Grand Staircase.

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between fascism and communism? Reading your 20th century history textbook, it may not be particularly obvious. In part, this is because the difference between fascism and communism is theoretical, whereas in practice, both are quite similar. Here is the breakdown of fascism vs. communism according to various criteria including central philosophy and political and social structure. Philosophy and Operating Principles In theory, communism’s operating principle is this: “From each according to his ability, to each according to his needs.

Quick NotesQ: When did World War 1 Start? Austria – Hungary declared war on Serbia on July 28th, 1914 Q: What started World War 1? How did World War 1 Start? The assassination of Austria-Hungary’s heir of the throne, Archduke Franz Ferdinand sparked a war between Austria – Hungary and Serbia, which caused a number of other countries to get involved due to the treaty alliance system. Q: Why did World War 1 start?