Movies & Media
Sometimes, a movie that is considered a classic today wasn’t successful during its release. Some movies take up to a few decades to be fully appreciated. Here are 10 movies that flopped at the box office but still made their way into the public domain as classics. Citizen Kane
Movies & Media
After landing a role or two, some people either have a change of heart or simply move on. These are some of the things that have happened to people we once knew as actors. It's also a poignant reminder of the pressures of fame, especially on children. George
Aircraft
The Vietnam War, with the Bell UH-1 Iroquois, also nicknamed the Huey, will likely be forever known as the war in which helicopters played the most vital role. But it should be worth noting that combat helicopters are actually older than that. As in, two decades older. That might not
Music
The 2010s were quite a time to be alive. Though the latter half of the decade wasn't as iconic as the first half, there were still great things about the latter half that still hold up. One of those things is the music. Each decade since 1900 has
Weapons
Before and during the Cold War, both sides of what would become the Iron Curtain were working to advance their firearm technology. This was especially true during the Second World War, even though, during that time, the US and Soviet Union were on the same side. But, of course, that
Music
If you've ever heard a new song (new to you, that is) that you like, and you don't have the Shazam app on you, you likely will listen to the lyrics and try to make out what you believe the title to be. This has happened
Aircraft
The Soviets easily copied American technology for many things, the space shuttle Buran, for example, or the Tupolev Tu-4. But not every piece of American equipment could be copied by a corrupt, authoritarian regime. Today, we will be looking at the Soviet Union’s failed attempt to copy the American
Aircraft
In this article, we will discuss what could’ve been improved with the best technology at the time, which is 1964. Reimagining the Foxbat with technology, even of the period, unlocks a slew of performance, avionics, and mission-flexibility upgrades. Below is a focused breakdown of achievable improvements, using only materials,
Miscellaneous
One of the most famous paintings in modern American history (and modern history in general) is Grant Wood's 1930 artwork titled "American Gothic." Despite its fame, there are still several things that most are unaware of. Today, we will be looking at some of those things.
Movies & Media
You’d think that with a Hollywood budget, and the fact that the odds of a script being made into a movie are 1 in about 125,000, filmmakers could give movie fans what they want. But in these cases, that’s the exact opposite of what happened. Let’s
Movies & Media
We expect movies and TV shows that are meant for children to be innocent and family-centric. And, for the most part, the movies and TV shows on this list fit that bill. However, some of the moments from them prove to be traumatizing for the younger members of the audience.
Movies & Media
Often considered one of the most accurate Vietnam War movies, along with Platoon (1986), Full Metal Jacket has its own flaws. While the boot camp segment (the first half of the movie) is one of the most accurate depictions of basic training on Parris Island, the latter half, which takes