By CJ Tiernan Nicknames of historical figures are curious. Did all of the members of his cabinet refer to Abraham Lincoln as “Honest Abe?” Did he even like that nickname? Did they just whisper it in halls of the parliament building or whatever it is or did they say it to his face? Did that nickname even exist or was it manufactured after he, so to speak, bit the bullet? I don’t know whether some of these nicknames were crafted by contemporaries or issued by historical arbit

By CJ Tiernan The United States is comprised of 50 states. Each and every one of these states has its own unique qualities, people, and landmarks. It is so cool how singular these states can be. From the physical characteristics like climate and terrain, to the cultural qualities and traditions, each state has a special charm and one-of-a-kind vibe. As such, each of these states harbor their own nickname(s) which help encapsulate their originality. Below is a list of my Top 1

By CJ Tiernan During the pandemic that began the first half of 2020, (C'mon! You remember the one I'm talking about!) I decided to try and memorize the flags for the different countries of the world. I don't really pay attention to world affairs and History was my least favorite subject in school (to quote Rafiki: "It's in the past. It doesn't matter). I wanted to become a dash more worldly wise, but in a manner that fit my vibe. I don't have all the flags memorized, but I di