Connie S. lives with her husband on the North Carolina coast. Around 3 a.m. one morning, Connie’s husband was out of town, and she couldn’t sleep. She craved fast food and decided to go to a 24-hour fast food joint. So, she got dressed, slipped on flip-flops, and got in her car. The last thing …

Lillian M. and her husband regularly shop at a Publix grocery store in Land O’ Lakes, Florida. She is a concealed carry permit holder and often carries a two-shot pistol inside her purse. One day, while standing in the checkout line at Publix, Lillian’s purse accidentally fell from the counter and hit the ground. When …

Allen P. worked as a safety inspector for the Dunbar Armored Car Company in Los Angeles, CA. In 1997, he became disenfranchised with the company and decided he was going to steal from the safe. His job with the company gave him access to daily operations, security plans, schedules, and other critical information. The day …

Greg S. lives in a condo in Clinton Township, Michigan. Early one morning around 3 a.m., his neighbor called the police saying somebody was breaking into Greg’s condo. Greg told the police he had recently returned from a hunting trip. He heard noises upstairs and thought it was snow falling from a recent storm. But …

Nina L. is a retired banker who lives in Staten Island, NY. One day, Nina visited a Citibank branch to withdraw some cash. A woman followed her inside the bank. The woman watched Nina punch in her PIN at the ATM and was able to see exactly what the PIN was. As Nina left the …

Just outside of Steamboat Springs, Colorado sits the Humble Ranch. The ranch raises yaks and other animals and has an education center that gives back to the community. Around 2 a.m. one morning, the ranch manager Jay T. was awakened by the sound of screaming animals. Jay jumped out of bed and grabbed his rifle. …

In the 1970s and 80s, Bruno Bréguet was one of the world’s most violent terrorists. He started his life of crime in his teens and spent over twenty years dealing arms, making bombs, and working for intelligence organizations. In his later years, Bruno accepted an invitation from Illich Ramírez Sánchez, also known as Carlos the …

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, …

Sony is one of the leading manufacturers of video games, movies, and music content. The company is a global giant, generating over 88 billion dollars in total annual revenue. Like any massive corporation, they have plenty of lawyers on staff to ensure the company is protected. But in a recent court case, the company made …

Many nations have expressed the desire to produce clean energy, but in reality, it’s easier said than done. For example, more than a decade ago, Germany’s chancellor announced that the country would close down all of its nuclear power plants. At the time there were 17 nuclear power plants in Germany – now, there are …

Last year, more than a dozen U.S. airports were knocked offline by cyberattacks. About 14. U.S. airports were attacked, including LaGuardia Airport in New York City. A government official said the attack did not affect air traffic control, but it disrupted internal airport operations and caused an interruption to customer service. The official said, “It’s …

Nick F. owns a Smith & Wesson Model 460V big-bore revolver. One day, Nick was shooting his revolver with a two-handed grip when disaster struck. After pulling the trigger, a blast from the revolver came out the side of the gun, and Nick had his thumb near the cylinder gap. His thumb was covered in …

Ken M. lives in Steamboat Springs, Colorado with his wife and kids. One weekend, Ken was jolted awake to his spouse’s screams. “There’s a bear in the house!” She yelled. The family’s two dogs were barking, and when Ken’s wife went to the bedroom door she was face to face with a black bear. Ken …

One day, a 12-year-old Louisiana boy and his mother were at home when an intruder forced his way into the house. After entering the home, the intruder was shot by the 12-year-old with a rifle. Neighbors who witnessed the event confirmed the intruder forced his way into the home while in possession of a gun. …

On average, about 10,000 people are hospitalized, and hundreds die from heat-related incidents each year. Many of these people are exposed to the heat when doing outdoor activities like camping or hiking. Sadly, one summer, a California family succumbed to the grueling temperatures while spending time outdoors. John and Ellen G. had been enjoying the …