The entirety of the Cuban Missile Crisis — from the discovery of Russian missiles in Cuba to Kennedy’s reaction to Khrushchev’s response (which led the world to the brink of nuclear disaster) to the final peace-saving arrangement made by the two leaders — took 13 days.

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy and team owner Jerry Jones haven't had "substantial discussions" about McCarthy's contract recently, according

This is what Cowboys purgatory looks like. Mike McCarthy’s job with the team is very much undecided with his contract expiring in less than a week. But as ESPN reported Thursday, the “future” was on the table during a recent discussion between the Super Bowl-winning coach and team owner Jerry Jones.