Carrie Cabral

Carrie has been reading and writing for as long as she can remember, and has always been open to reading anything put in front of her. She wrote her first short story at the age of six, about a lost dog who meets animal friends on his journey home. Surprisingly, it was never picked up by any major publishers, but did spark her passion for books. Carrie worked in book publishing for several years before getting an MFA in Creative Writing. She especially loves literary fiction, historical fiction, and social, cultural, and historical nonfiction that gets into the weeds of daily life.

Who Was Katherine Johnson? The Life Story of a NASA Pioneer

Who was Katherine Johnson? What is Katherine Johnson’s life story? Where did she go to school, and how did she work her way toward a career as a NASA mathematician? Katherine Johnson is well-known for being one of the main characters in the book Hidden Figures. Katherine spent her career as a mathematician at NACA, later NASA, and was essential in multiple space missions, including the first Earth orbit. Keep reading to find out about Katherine’s early life, how she started a career at NASA, and her life outside her work.

Blackie Thompson: An Outlaw Helps Solve the Osage Murders

Who was Blackie Thompson? How did he help solve the Osage murders? Blackie Thompson was a bank robber who was recruited as an informant for the FBI to work on the Osage murder cases. While his work as an informant initially failed, he ultimately provided information that led to a break in the case. Read more to learn about this intriguing figure in American history.

The Osage Murders: Oil Money, Conspiracy, & the FBI

What were the Osage murders, and when did they take place? How big was the conspiracy? The Osage murders took place in Osage County, Oklahoma, in the 1920s. Members of the Osage tribe were murdered as part of a plot to steal the money they made from oil on their land. Local law enforcement failed in their investigation, and the FBI intervened to bring the killers to justice. Continue reading to find out about the Osage murders in this tragic “reign of terror.”

Law of Attraction and Manifestation: Here’s Why It Works

What is the Law of Attraction and manifestation? Can it help you succeed in life, both professionally and personally? In Rhonda Byrne’s The Secret, manifestation is how good and bad things come to us. Through the power of our thoughts, we can achieve great things or find ourselves the victims of misfortune. Keep reading to find out how and why the Law of Attraction and manifestation work.

How Did Women Contribute to the War Effort at NASA?

How did women contribute to the war effort during World War II? What role did NASA play in these efforts? NASA, then known as NACA, was responsible for science and technology that helped build planes and other machinery. The work had real-life, high-stakes implications. It was also an opportunity. You probably know that women were a huge part of the war effort during World War II. But how did women contribute to the war effort at NACA? Keep reading to find out.

NASA Human Computers: The Unsung Heroes of the Space Age

What were NASA human computers, and what were they used for? And who were the women who worked as black computers in the famed West Computing Group? In its earlier days, NASA (then NACA) employed an army of people, typically women, to work as NASA human computers. Amongst these people were the black computers who are the focus of the book Hidden Figures. Find out what they did, and how they changed NASA forever.

Bryan Burkhart: How an Osage Murderer Got Immunity

Who was Bryan Burkhart? What role did he play in the Osage murders? Bryan Burkhart was the brother of Ernest Burkhart, a white man who was married to an Osage woman named Mollie. Ernest and other family members, including Bryan, plotted to kill Mollie’s family members (including Mollie herself) so that they could take control of her money. Continue reading to learn about Bryan Burkhart and his involvement in the Osage murder conspiracy.

Osage Oil’s Bloody History: Theft, Violence, & Murder

Who profited from the drilling of oil in Osage County, Oklahoma? How did it impact the lives of the people who lived there? The oil discovered on the land of the Osage tribe in Oklahoma provided them with life-changing wealth. Sadly, not all of the change was good, as their prosperity put a target on their backs. Keep reading to learn the bloody history of Osage oil.

Law of Attraction Techniques: 4 Steps to Happiness

Once you understand the Law of Attraction, you may be wondering about certain Law of Attraction techniques. Are there ways to improve upon using the Law of Attraction? These Law of Attraction techniques focus on making you more aware of your feelings and thoughts. You can practice using the Law of Attraction anytime, by focusing your feelings and your thoughts. The choice is yours, and the Law of Attraction is always here for you.

John Glenn + Katherine Johnson—His Life Depended on Her Math

Who was John Glenn in Hidden Figures? What did John Glenn, Katherine Johnson, and the other human computers have to do with space travel? John Glenn, Katherine Johnson, and their team, called the Space Task Group, helped launch Glenn into space, making him the first man to orbit the Earth.