Dylan Hofer
School
Anderson University
Expertise
History, Science, Politics
- One of the first articles Dylan ever wrote on Medium became a hit overnight, garnering hundreds of views within hours of being posted.
- Dylan is a master chef when it comes to making empanadas for his friends and family.
- When not writing, Dylan works as a barista at a local coffee shop where he crafts numerous customers' specialty drinks.
Experience
Dylan has always been fond of the art of storytelling but started writing professionally when he was 17 years old. After offering to write for a small publication called UninvitedSF, Dylan has proved himself to be quite adept at his craft. His articles consistently captivated audiences and were often the most viewed on the platform. Currently, Dylan continues to write for UninvitedSF and also his local tabletop roleplaying group, where he writes stories based on historical events and mythology in fantastical lands for his friends to explore.
Education
Dylan is currently attending Anderson University and studying social studies education with a specialization in history. This allows him to gain knowledge on the topics he's writing about while growing his passion for studying the world around him.
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Stories By Dylan Hofer
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Animals across the animal kingdom have unique and (at least to us humans) pretty weird techniques when it comes to finding a mate, like the face peeing lobster.
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The outcome of World War II is universally agreed to be one of the most — if not the most — defining events of the 20th century and all human history.
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Just months into his first term as president, Ronald Reagan nearly died at the hands of a would-be assassin. And Reagan was not the shooter's first target.
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This lesser-known tale in Roman mythology is quite odd, but at the time, Cardea was seen as an important god back in the day. Here's her story.
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Adolf Hitler's obsession with the occult went to the extreme. It also launched a secret government search for Visigoth King Alaric's rumored buried treasure.
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Former President John F. Kennedy is one of the most known and beloved presidents in American history. Here's why he kept a coconut on his desk.
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Halley's Comet has been an alleged herald of momentous events shaping humanity. Here are three times the celestial body was seen ahead of important events.
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The space race has changed in mission and in scope over the last 60 years. Today, these three companies make up the modern-day space race rivalry.
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At the right time of the month, on a clear night, you look up. There it is: the moon in all its splendor. Probably twice as good if there were two, right?
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John Lennon, one of the most legendary musicians to live and a member of the Beatles, was known to rub religious groups the wrong way on more than one occasion.
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Space is a fascinating place filled with many wonders. Our nearest star may host planets that could support life, but getting there is another story altogether.
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Since the 1800s — when the first dinosaur fossil was discovered for what it was — humans have been fascinated by the magnificent, alien wonders of our past.
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Beginning in February 2022, the war between Russia and Ukraine took over headlines across the world. Here's the one reason Vladimir Putin is not a fan of NATO.
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In 2009, when two skeletal remains were found holding hands in Italy, they were nicknamed "The Lovers of Modena," but their unusual burial remains a mystery.