Almost every culture and religion in history has had somewhere that the people within the group consider sacred. It is estimated that there are over 4200 different religions that currently exist in the world today. This does not even …
Dogs are man’s best friend. They have long been at the side of humans, working side by side with their masters to achieve a goal, whether that was hunting or shepherding or protecting the family. And for many of …
We all love cloak and dagger spy movies. But what about the cloak and dagger actions that happen in real life? The Encylcopedia Britannica describes special operations as: “Given its unorthodox nature, special operations warfare is directly related to …
In many ways, the modern-day Christian Church resembles a business industry. The success of a congregation is determined by how many clients – in this case, Christians – it services. As technology improves, businesses becomes more efficient and so has …
Yes, you love your dog. Yes, you can’t imagine life without your fur-baby with you everywhere you go. No, your dog is probably not an emotional support animal.
Aquariums are incredible. They let you see a world above ground that most people would never be able to see otherwise.
SeaWorld is one of the largest aquariums organizations in the world. They have facilities in Orlando, Tampa, San Diego, San Antonio, Williamsburg and Philadelphia. SeaWorld reported having more than 22 million visitors in 2014.
So how has SeaWorld gone from being a “Must See” to a “You support SeaWorld?” company?
Free Willy
Free Willy Poster. Image Courtesy of imdb.com.
This original film was release in 1993. The incredible story of a young boy and his unbelievable connection with a killer whale led to the film grossing almost $78 million in theaters and another $36 million from rentals.
The boy is a foster child who, after breaking into the local aquarium, is required to spend time doing community service at the aquarium. Willy, the killer whale, learns from the boy and is eventually saved from being killed by escaping into the wild.
The film ended with a number that viewers could call to donate to the Save the Whales Foundation. This number was able to raise $20 million in donations.
SeaWorld saw a large increase in visitors, both adult and children, who wanted to see the large black and white whales in person.
Jason James Richter, who played the main character Jesse, has had quiet a bit of fun posting images and reminders of the film, which later had three more sequels.
The presidential election is still 10 months away but the competition is already getting fierce. Dozens of prospects announced they wont be running and many candidates have dropped out of the race. The choice is down to five Republicans and three Democrats. And, …
Why in the world is the standoff in Oregon approaching day 12? The original take over of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge occurred on the evening of January 2nd. The militiamen had been apart of a peaceful protest earlier …
From the Minotaur to chupacabra and the Loch Ness Monster to the Kraken, humans have long been fascinated with the mythical creatures of the world. We image the beasts that live in places unknown, in jungles, the seas, the caves, …
For a parent, nothing is quite as frightening as child abduction. Those who have been there never fully recover – the pain and frustration remains with them for the rest of their lives. Americans believe their sons or daughters have been kidnapped more …
