2016-02-20T14:40:43Z Representative government has been a luxury that relatively few people have enjoyed throughout human history.
And while the vast majority of dictators fall short of Hitler- or Stalin-like levels of cruelty, history is rife with oppressors, war criminals, sadists, sociopaths, and morally complacent individuals who ended up as unelected heads of government — to the tragic detriment of the people and societies they ruled.
Here's a look at 22 brutal dictators that you may not have heard of. Read More...
Streep's lowest-rated film is "Lions for Lambs" (2007). Meryl Streep in "Lions for Lambs." MGM Distribution Co. Rotten Tomatoes score: 27%
Summary: The war drama "Lions for Lambs" explores the interconnected ties between college professor Stephen Malley (Robert Redford), presidential hopeful Senator Jasper Irving (Tom Cruise), journalist Janine Roth (Streep), and a troop of US soldiers in Afghanistan.
Critics felt the drama was too heavy-handed in its messaging and suffered from a staggered pacing. Read More...
2022-05-10T17:33:20Z Wine storage can affect a wine's longevity and taste. Store unopened wines on their side in a cool, dark place with at least 50% humidity. Opened wines can be recorked and saved but are best consumed within the first day of uncorking. From inexpensive bottles to highly-sought collectibles, wine is a living and breathing thing that can continue to develop in the bottle, which is why rules around storing wine can be exacting. Read More...