Tom W. was flying from Louisiana to California with a layover in Houston. Turns out, his layover was a lot longer than expected. You see, Tom was supposed to change plans at George Bush Intercontinental Airport. And like many people, Tom fell asleep on the flight from Louisiana to Houston. But, unlike everybody else on …

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 …

Private First-Class Michael J. Perkins served in the U.S. Army during World War I and was awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions. Michael was born in Boston and joined the Army in 1916. During World War I, he was part of Company D, 101st Infantry, 26th Division. In October 1918, he fought …

Hiroo Onoda was a Japanese intelligence officer who served during World War II. He was deployed to Lubang Island in the Philippines. In 1945, he came across pamphlets that had been dropped by the U.S. Military that said the war had ended. But he believed that it was a trick. So, he spent nearly 30 …

One afternoon, a group of friends were boating in a canal in Charlotte County, Florida. As they were traveling in the canal, they passed the home of 82-year-old Dennis F., who yelled at them. As the boaters got closer to Dennis, they saw he had a gun in his hand, and repeatedly yelled the canal …

Terry E. was a father of three who had a prior criminal history and suffered from mental illness. One day, Terry walked into a Houston area store called Suit Mart and tried to steal some items. According to one witness, “The guy looked like he was a homeless person. They told him to just let …

As most people know, J. Robert Oppenheimer was the leader of a team of scientists who worked to build the world’s first atomic bomb. In fact, the work that those scientists started in Los Alamos, New Mexico is still occurring in the present day. For example, scientists around the world are working to develop the …

23andMe is a biotechnology company based in San Francisco. They are best known for providing direct-to-consumer genetic testing. More than 30 million people have submitted their DNA to ancestry websites such as 23andMe. The way it works is that customers provide a saliva sample that is used to generate reports about the person’s ancestry and …

Charlie Miller was a Texas Ranger in the early 1900s, serving until 1968. He survived more than seven gunfights and was known as a lawman who got it done. Charlie served as a lawman during a time when law enforcement went through many changes. For example, the way law enforcement operated was changing from the …

It’s estimated that over 63 million U.S. households use smart devices. And one smart device that has been around for years, and is becoming more mainstream, is smart refrigerators. A smart refrigerator is like any other smart device: it connects to your home’s smart system and internet. We all know that smart devices are prone …

Samuel R. was camping near Trinidad, Colorado when he was attacked by a bear. He was sleeping in his hammock at his campsite near the Purgatoire River bottoms when he heard a rustling noise. Sam turned on his headlamp and realized there was a black bear right next to him. Before he knew it, the …

One day, a female was waiting to see her doctor at the Christus Outpatient Pavilion in Beaumont, Texas. While waiting, the woman started digging through her purse for some paperwork. When she pulled the paperwork out of her purse, she also accidentally pulled out her pistol. The gun fell out of the purse and discharged …

Randy S. lives in Las Vegas, Nevada. One day, he was driving near Harry Reid International Airport when he was the victim of a carjacking. Police were searching for a man who’d been seen spraying graffiti near the airport. The suspect took off running as police approached. The suspect jumped a wall and ran into …

Andrew A. was a 24-year-old waiter living in New Jersey. As a result of the pandemic, Andrew lost his job and had to survive on his life savings. At the time, he had over $80,000 in savings, which was money earmarked for his education. But, after transferring his money from one bank to another it …

In 2009, Dennis and Danielle M. purchased a foreclosed home in Mesa, Arizona. The house had a broken and abandoned swimming pool, and the couple decided it wasn’t worth fixing. Instead, they decided to use it for their garden. And to increase their food production, the family also raised chickens and had a pond full …