Contemporary History
Scenarios from 1945 CE to present day
What If Walmart Never Became The World's Largest Retailer?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Walmart's retail dominance was curtailed, reshaping the global retail landscape, labor practices, and consumer economy.
What If Walmart Never Expanded Beyond Arkansas?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Sam Walton's retail experiment remained a small regional chain, dramatically altering American retail, labor practices, and global supply chains.
What If Washington DC Gained Statehood in the 1990s?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the District of Columbia achieved statehood during the Clinton administration, fundamentally altering the balance of power in American politics and setting new precedents for territorial representation.
What If Washington State Developed Different Relationships with Tech Companies?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Washington State implemented more aggressive taxation and regulation of its tech giants, potentially reshaping the economic landscape of the Pacific Northwest and beyond.
What If Waterford Diversified Beyond Crystal Manufacturing?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Waterford Crystal strategically diversified its product lines in the 1980s, potentially avoiding bankruptcy and preserving Ireland's iconic crystal heritage while becoming a global luxury conglomerate.
What If Watergate Was Never Exposed?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the Watergate scandal remained hidden, fundamentally altering American politics, presidential power, and the relationship between government, media, and the public.