Things Worth Noting
The Boeing E-4B Advanced Airborne Command Post, commonly known as the Doomsday Plane or Nightwatch, is a militarized version of the 747-200 designed to serve as a survivable mobile command center for the U.S. President, Secretary of Defense, and other top officials during national emergencies like nuclear war. It ensures continuity of government operations with […]
The United States, also known as the USA or America, is a federal republic of 50 states and a population of around 343 million in 2026. Founded in 1776 after declaring independence from Britain, it has a diverse history shaped by indigenous peoples, revolution, civil war, and major 20th-century events. Its vast geography features mountains, […]
On January 3, 2026, U.S. forces under President Donald Trump captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores in a swift, precise military raid in Caracas. The operation used special forces, airstrikes, and naval support to extract the couple with no casualties, then flew them to New York to face long-standing U.S. charges […]
As of late 2023, Chinese entities own roughly 277,000 acres of U.S. agricultural land—less than 1% of all foreign-held farmland and just 0.02% of total privately held U.S. farmland. This marks a 27% drop since 2021, driven by sales, divestments, and blocked projects near military bases. Major holdings stem from WH Group’s purchase of Smithfield […]
Before European contact, the Great Plains were home to diverse Native American tribes like the Sioux (Lakota), Cheyenne, Kiowa, Comanche, Pawnee, Crow, Blackfoot, Apache, Arapaho, Hidatsa, Mandan, and Arikara. These Indigenous peoples, both nomadic hunters and village farmers, frequently engaged in intertribal warfare driven by competition for hunting grounds, buffalo herds, and territory. Environmental stresses […]
On December 18, 2025, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. signed a declaration and proposed rules to defund hospitals providing gender-affirming care—such as puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and surgeries—to minors through Medicare and Medicaid. This Trump administration policy labels these treatments “malpractice” and “junk science,” aiming for a nationwide restriction to protect children from lasting […]
The US-Venezuela conflict has escalated sharply by December 2025, driven by economic sanctions, a naval blockade targeting oil tankers, and accusations of narco-terrorism against Nicolas Maduro’s regime. Tensions stem from Maduro’s disputed leadership, massive oil reserves, and ties to groups like the Cartel de los Soles and Tren de Aragua, now designated as foreign terrorist […]
The Oath of Allegiance is a pivotal part of the U.S. naturalization process, marking the transition from immigrant to citizen. Administered by USCIS, the oath requires applicants to renounce foreign allegiances, pledge loyalty to the U.S. Constitution, and commit to defending the country. It also includes provisions for military or civilian service when required. The […]
In the 1970s-1980s, researchers at the Plum Island Animal Disease Center conducted tick experiments to study Lyme disease. Speculation arose regarding a connection between the experiments and the subsequent epidemic, but there is no conclusive evidence supporting this claim. The research aimed to understand the disease rather than intentionally cause it. AD SAMSARA HERBS TICK […]
Room 641A is a facility in San Francisco operated by AT&T and used by the NSA for government surveillance programs, which intercepted internet traffic without public knowledge or consent. The revelation of the program sparked a public debate about privacy and government surveillance, leading to legal challenges and reforms to government surveillance policies. The legacy […]