For people in the United Arab Emirates, camels are loyal companions and useful animals that can be used for traveling in the desert. In addition, camels are popular because of their nourishing milk and its health benefits. These days, camels are a symbol of the United Arab Emirates heritage. And for one man in the …
The town of Erie, Kansas has a population of around 1,500. The town is quiet and easygoing, and folks say visiting Erie is like taking a step back in time to simpler days. The pandemic hurt businesses all over the country both big and small, especially mom and pop grocery stores. That’s because grocery stores …
Armadillos are a mammal that is native to South America. These days, the small animals can be found as far north as Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana. They’re often hit by vehicles because they tend to jump in the air when startled. Armadillos have a tough shell, and their name means “little armored ones” in Spanish. …
Alicia M. lives in Puyallup, Washington. She owns a Kia and takes precautions to prevent her car from being stolen. As soon as the Kia dealership offered the security upgrade, she took her car in for the repair. The upgrade was designed to require a key to be in the ignition to start the car. …
Yegor F. is a commander of a Ukrainian army drone unit. For weeks, he operated in Avdiivka, Ukraine carrying out drone attacks against Russian forces. Using drones that cost around $400, the Ukrainian forces targeted Russian tanks that were worth $2 million. Both the drones and the tanks were typically destroyed in the attack, but …
Ryan D. lives in Chesterton, Indiana with his wife. He is a veteran and has extensive firearms training. Early one afternoon, Ryan was sitting at his kitchen table cleaning his Glock 19 pistol. To take the gun apart Ryan removed the magazine and pulled the slide back, but the slide wouldn’t come off. According to …
Yevgeny Z. was the owner of a mixed martial arts gym in Ukraine. But it was much more than just a gym. The place trained paramilitary fighters to engage in street fights with Ukrainian supporters. And Yevgeny was much more than a martial arts trainer. He oversaw a militia that kidnapped and tortured hostages. He …
If you served in the military, you may be familiar with the catchphrase, “Two is one, one is none.” The idea is that it’s critical to have a backup plan or piece of gear for any situation. It’s a motto that applies to anyone who wants to be prepared. And there have been plenty of …
John T. lives in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. His property is good sized and includes outbuildings with a large storage unit. One morning, around 4:30 a.m., John was awakened by a person trying to break into the storage unit on his property. John armed himself and went outside to investigate. Outside, the trespasser was making his …
The Arab-Israeli War of 1948 started when five countries invaded territory after Israel announced its independence. Arab groups attacked Jewish cities and armed forces that were part of the Jewish militia. The goal of the Arab forces was to prevent the establishment of a Jewish state. But Jewish forces had been preparing for war for …