A church in southeast Ohio hosted a potluck dinner one Sunday evening. About 60 people enjoyed the food provided by many of the attendees. Unfortunately, after the event, around 20 people fell ill with botulism. Dozens of people, ranging in age from 9 to 87 were hospitalized. Five people were in critical condition, and a …
During the Vietnam War, the U.S. conducted many operations in Laos and Cambodia. Many of the ground operations were carried out by Special Forces operators from the MACV-SOG. The Military Assistance Command, Vietnam, Studies and Observations Group, was made up of Army Special Forces, Navy SEALs, and CIA personnel. The members of the group were …
The U.S. and its NATO allies can’t make munitions fast enough, and the issue isn’t going to be fixed anytime soon. In Iowa, employees at the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant manufacture 155-millimeter howitzers shells, but not fast enough to meet demand. This is because of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The U.S. has sent more …
The majority of the fighting between Russia and Ukraine has occurred in Ukraine. But recently, Russia received a wake-up call showing how vulnerable the country is to attacks inside its borders. It happened when Ukraine carried out coordinated drone strikes that hit Moscow. These weren’t just drone attacks targeting the city. Rather, the attacks were …
Ismael G. is a former trooper with the Idaho State Police. One evening, Ismael was on patrol near Ashton, ID when he was notified about a Jeep with Florida plates driving erratically. He soon spotted the Jeep and initiated a traffic stop on the highway. As the Jeep pulled to the side of the road …
Scott T. and his girlfriend live in Haines City, Florida. One evening, the couple went out for the night, returning home around 1 a.m. When the couple entered their home, they found two intruders in their kitchen. Scott has a permit to carry a concealed weapon, and he immediately drew his firearm. He fired five …
Recently, a 61-year-old California man named Robert H. walked into Allegro Pizza with his dog. But he wasn’t there to pick up a pie. Instead, in a bizarre turn of events, Robert began chasing an employee with a knife and lighter fluid, trying to set the employee on fire. At first, the employee didn’t realize …
Harrison Lake is a popular hiking and camping area near Sandpoint, Idaho. For the past several years it was a common place to see large male moose. Jim K. and his son were backcountry camping in the area near the lake when they encountered an aggressive bull moose. When they ran into the moose they …
Charlie and Marie S., from Stockholm, Sweden, built a greenhouse around their home to keep the temperatures warm all year round. The average temperature outside is around 27 degrees, but inside the greenhouse, it stays around 68 degrees. So, not only does the greenhouse design help keep their house warm, but it’s ideal for gardening. …
According to the ATF, from 2017 to 2021, over one million guns were reported lost or stolen (keep in mind, these are just the ones reported). The thing is, we all make mistakes. Even police officers, who carry guns daily can lose their firearms. Deanna C. is a former police chief for San Luis Obispo, …