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How the Russians killed Afghans with gunpowder stew

The Soviet-Afghan War was a ten-year conflict between Afghan insurgent groups and the Soviet Union. The insurgents were backed by countries including the U.S., Saudi Arabia, China, and the United Kingdom. It’s estimated that between 500,000 and 2 million Afghans were killed in the fighting. Millions more fled the country. Some historians believe that the …

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Direct impingement or gas piston?

It’s estimated that Americans own over 20 million AR-15 style firearms, which is awesome. When you hear politicians talk about these firearms, they often mention that these rifles are weapons of war. But what politicians forget is that many firearms were first designed for war. For example, your grandfather’s favorite hunting rifle may have been …

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How the U.S. spied on China’s war games

In early August, China’s military conducted military drills intending to intimidate Taiwan. The military show of force was not only directed at Taiwan but also the U.S. Chinese officials were upset that U.S. politicians visited the island because China considers Taiwan to be its territory. During the drills, the Chinese used missiles, ships, and airplanes …

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The pros and cons of chest holsters

Steve S. was working as a San Diego Police Officer when he made a routine traffic stop. He was driving his police cruiser on the freeway when he noticed a Honda weaving in traffic. Steve believed that the driver could be intoxicated, so he pulled the vehicle over. He advised dispatch of his location and …

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Wedding cake or lead salad? Your choice.

Carbo’s is a family-owned bakery that has operated in Cleveland for over 50 years. The bakery specializes in custom wedding cakes, pastries, and Italian cookies. In 2020, Cleveland was one of many U.S. cities that experienced protests that turned violent. Those who wanted to turn the protests into riots smashed windows and looted stores. When …

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D.C. couple attacked with own cane

A couple in their 70s was leaving a Giant grocery store in Washington, D.C. when a man stopped them to ask for money. The man gave the panhandler a dollar. But that wasn’t enough. The panhandler shouted at the couple. Then he attacked. The male victim said, “He exploded with insane rage. He grabbed my …

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How to escape internet info-censorship

On May 30th, 2022, internet access in the Ukrainian city of Kherson stopped working. They experienced an internet blackout. Locals who used SkyNet internet provider couldn’t call their family or find out the latest news. A few hours later, the internet started working again. But most users of SkyNet were unaware that their internet had …

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A bolt-action machine gun?

The .303 Lee Enfield is a bolt-action, magazine-fed repeating rifle. It was the main firearm of British military forces from the late 1800s until about 1955. During World War I, around 70,000 British soldiers were protecting the Belgian city of Mons. They occupied the town as 160,000 German troops advanced on it. When the Germans …