Article: WWI – The Turkish Straits

The following link is to an article reporting on the lead up to World War I. In this article the focus is on events surrounding the Turkish Straits and the Dardanelles.

For more, visit:
http://www.mentalfloss.com/blogs/archives/124007

Today in History: 22 April 1970

Earth Day is Celebrated for the First Time

On this day in 1970, the first Earth Day is celebrated.

For more visit:
– http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earth_Day
– http://www.earthday.org/