Petroleum is a fossil fuel that’s formed from hydrocarbons that are buried under pressure for millions of years. In its purest form it is a black, opaque liquid with a thick consistency. Petroleum is used to make many different products,… Read More

Mahatma Gandhi was an Indian anti-colonial nationalist who is known for his nonviolent resistance that led India’s independence from the UK. In 1893, he moved to South Africa where he raised a family and first exercised nonviolent protests. Gandhi went… Read More

Samora Machel’s was one of the most important figures in the fight for independence of Mozambique. He also aided neighboring countries in their fight against colonialism and inequality. For this reason, he is highly regarded in Mozambique’s history as well… Read More

Politician and revolutionary Saddam Hussein was Iraq’s fifth president, serving from 1979 until 2003. He also served as the country’s Prime Minister and was a leading member of the Arab Socialist Ba’ath Party. Before he formally became the president of… Read More

International Beer Day is a global celebration of beer. It is celebrated on the first Friday of August every year. The celebration was founded by Jesse Avshalomov in Santa Cruz, California in 2007 and grew worldwide with 207 cities, 80… Read More