On Sept. 11, 2001, four commercial planes were hijacked by terrorists. One plane crashed into the north tower of the World Trade Center in New York City, another went into the south tower. In Virginia, the Pentagon building was also hit by a hijacked plane, and the fourth crashed in a field in Pennsylvania, after...
In the face of horror, passengers on hijacked commercial planes made heroic phone calls to loved ones and emergency personnel, providing vital information about the tragic events unfolding before them. On September 11, 2001, two of the planes hijacked by terrorists hit the World Trade Center’s Twin Towers in New York City and another hit...
There are 9/11 memorials throughout the United States where you can go at any time of the year to pay your respects to those who lost their lives on a tragic day in American history. There is a memorial in New York City where millions of visitors go each year to honor the fallen and...
Calls made from those inside the north and south towers on September 11, 2001, displayed great strength in the midst of tragedy. Listening to the phone calls that were made, bravery can be heard, as people did their best to assist one another through the horrific events. Radio calls from first responders, including Orio Palmer,...
Imagine the United States of America without football — our most popular sport and a cherished cultural spectacle. No Friday night lights, Saturday afternoon madness or Super Bowl Sunday. It nearly happened. Gruesome violence on the gridiron in the early 1900s spurred calls from pigskin prohibitionists to spike football. St. Louis University star Bradbury Robinson...
Lung cancer is the leading cause of all cancer deaths in the United States. There are several different risk factors for the disease, but above all, smoking remains the biggest contributor to lung cancer. Most people who are diagnosed with lung cancer are 65 or older, according to the source, with the average age of...
Many people experience a boost in their mood when the weather is warm. There are lots of different reasons for this, most of which are indirectly related to the season, such as being able to socialize with others and traveling more than you likely do during colder months. One big factor that can play into...
When a child is abducted, Amber Alerts are projected on your phone screen, highway signs and local broadcasts. The emergency alert is issued when a certain criterion is met in a child abduction. If you receive one on your phone, it’s important to take note of it, as it means a child is in danger...
Summer allergies can be a hindrance to your plans. With flowers in bloom, and warm, damp weather causing mold to form, many find themselves reaching for tissues through June, July and August. A person can develop allergies throughout the year for a variety of reasons. There are seasonal allergies that come about from symptoms related...
Tom Cruise has proven to be one of the most daring actors in Hollywood. Throughout his career, Cruise has starred in many action movies, most notably the “Mission: Impossible” and “Top Gun” franchises. While most stars opt to have stunt doubles perform the more dangerous scenes in their films, Cruise likes to perform them himself....
