Just before 10 AM on April 20, 2010, a massive explosion rocked the Deepwater Horizon semi-submersible offshore oil drilling rig. The oil rig was home to a crew of 126 individuals, employees of BP, Transocean, Anadarko, Haliburton, and M-1 SWACO. They attempted to save the oil rig, but failed. Safety precautions, which had been...

Hybrid cars are becoming more and more popular all around the globe as people are becoming more inclined to commit themselves to green, sustainable energy. Hybrid cars are one of the best ways they can do that. They are rising in availability, increasing in efficiency, and falling in cost. Mules better watch out, because...

It is a legal requirement in the United States to be insured while you are driving a car. Driving is an inherently dangerous act, and accidents do happen. Insurance protects not just your car, but your health as well. The legal and financial consequences for driving without insurance are severe. Drivers should always make...

The term “veto” comes from Latin, and means “I forbid.” The concept of the veto has been around for thousands of years. It first appeared in the Roman Senate. The power to veto still exists today and is, in fact, one of the most unique and interesting abilities held by the President of the...

The Statue of Liberty is one of the most iconic images in the world. Located on Liberty Island, and viewable from Manhattan, in New York City, it has long stood as one of America’s strongest symbols for liberty and freedom. The Statue Itself The Statue of Liberty was designed by Frederic Auguste Bartholdi, and...