
Alaska Is Home to Incredible Wildlife
On January 3rd, 1959, Alaska was admitted to the United States, becoming the 49th state.
On January 3rd, 1959, Alaska was admitted to the United States, becoming the 49th state.
Neuschwanstein Castle is an elaborate landmark built atop a rock ledge over the Pöllat Gorge in the Bavarian Alps.
On August 21st, 1959, Hawaii officially became America’s 50th state. Let’s take a closer look at the most recent state to join the union.
Located nearly 8,000 feet above sea level in the Andes Mountains, Machu Picchu is the most visited tourist destination in Peru.
Located in Barcelona, the Sagrada Familia is a breathtaking, one-of-a-kind temple that has been a work in progress for over a century.
The Tower of London is one of the city’s most well-known landmarks. Construction on the central keep began around 1078. And while it has become notorious for its time as a prison, the Tower of London has served a variety of functions in its nearly 1,000-year history.
The Mojito is a refreshing cocktail, considered by many to be the perfect drink for a hot day. So it’s fitting that National Mojito Day is celebrated on July 11th, in the heat of summer.
June 14th marks National Bourbon Day in the United States. Bourbon has distinctly American roots. In fact, in 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed an Act of Congress that designated bourbon as “The Official Spirit of America.”
Cinco de Mayo is a holiday that celebrates the Mexican army’s victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War on May 5, 1862.
The Kentucky Derby was first held at Churchill Downs racetrack in Louisville, KY in 1875, making it the longest-running sports event in the United States. The race is held on the first Saturday in May and has been given the nickname of “the greatest two minutes in sports.”
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