America is known for its great engineering projects, from breathtaking high-rise architecture to massive highways, malls, and more. Many of the greatest engineering feats, including the Hoover Dam, Panama Canal, and Mount Rushmore, are some of the greatest engineering accomplishments that America has undertaken to date. However, what’s the biggest engineering project in American history? … Read more
According to the Association of Independent Hospitality Professionals, the bed and breakfast industry is growing regardless of the inflow of accommodations and the increased prominence of short-term holiday rentals. With nearly 20 thousand properties across the U.S., what exactly are B&Bs, and how did they originate? What is the history of bed and breakfasts? The … Read more
Smallpox is estimated to have killed between 300 and 500 million people in the last 2 centuries. Variola major and Variola minor are the 2 main virus variants that killed so many people. Multiple global efforts to eradicate smallpox were made in history. Smallpox is estimated to have appeared 3 centuries before Christ in Egypt. … Read more