Palestine: The Land of Milk and Honey… and Conflict Palestine: a land of ancient civilization, religious significance, and… unending conflict. But hey, let’s put the drama aside and take a hilarious dive into Palestine, shall we? TL;DR: Palestine: a hotbed of absurdity where conflicts are as common as shawarma vendors. Mrs. America visits Osaka, Japan,…
The Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas): When Argentina and Britain Fought Over a Rock in the South Atlantic TL;DR: The Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) are a remote archipelago in the South Atlantic that have been the subject of a long-standing dispute between Argentina and Britain. In 1982, the dispute escalated into a brief war, which Argentina…
Africa in Maine: Lipstick on a Proverbial Pig TL;DR: Africa in Maine is like lipstick on a pig: it doesn’t change the fact that it’s still a pig. But hey, at least it’s a pretty pig now! The Real Africa: A Cautionary Tale Africa is often portrayed as a continent of poverty, disease, and conflict.…