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Putin is Undead
Oleh Smal drew the cartoon above in 2014. Putin had just annexed Crimea then and those of us who grew up in the Soviet Union knew he would not stop there. The vampire theme turned out to be prophetic.
Lana V LynxPublished 6 months ago in The SwampDid Kenny Veach Find a Secret Cave Hidden in Area 51?
Kenny Veach was an explorer and YouTuber who lived in Nevada, and his passion was exploring abandoned caves in the Mojave desert. He often recorded his hikes and reported what he found on his YouTube channel, Snakebitmgee.
sara burdickPublished 6 months ago in HistoryWorld
FREETOWN, Nov 26 (Reuters) - Gunfire could be heard in certain neighborhoods of Sierra Leone's capital Freetown on Sunday early evening time following an endeavor by unidentified shooters to break into a tactical ordnance.
Arpita ChakrabortyPublished 6 months ago in EarthRemembering 26/11: 15 Years On Since the Terror Attack — All You Need to Know
As we commemorate the 15th anniversary of the infamous 26/11 terror attack, it is essential to revisit the painful memories etched in the history of Mumbai. This tragic event unfolded on the night of November 26, 2008, when a series of coordinated terrorist attacks shook the city to its core. In this blog, we will delve into the details of the incident and reflect on the impact it has had over the years.
Debjit DasPublished 6 months ago in CriminalOn the Edge of Existence: Is Civilization Teetering on the Brink of Collapse?
At the zenith of its power, the Roman Empire stood as a testament to human ingenuity, hosting 30% of the global population. From advanced heating systems to pioneering banking, Rome exemplified technological prowess and economic might, creating an empire deemed unassailable—until it crumbled. Today, as our globalized civilization thrives, interconnectedness amplifies both its potential and vulnerability, raising the crucial question: Is civilization on the brink of collapse?
Samiel NegashPublished 6 months ago in EarthA Palestinian's plea for life of her people to be valued by humanity
Israel’s genocidal campaign against the Palestinian people in Gaza and the West Bank is not an isolated atrocity... history is littered with similar inhumane examples of the savagery mankind is capable of. Cambodia, Vietnam, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Nazi Germany, the list is endless and spans centuries.
Steve HarrisonPublished 6 months ago in The Swamp- Content Warning
The big boat that became a mountain is called Tangkuban Perahu.
Long ago, in West Java, lived a princess named Dayang Sumbi. She had a son named Sangkuriang. The child was very fond of hunting in the woods. He was always accompanied by his beloved dog named Tumang while hunting. Tumang was actually the incarnation of a god and also the biological father of Sangkuriang. But Sangkuriang did not know it because his mother carefully hid it.
Dracula's Distant Descendant
Introduction King Charles III, the current monarch of the United Kingdom and the head of the House of Windsor, is a distant descendant of Vlad III Dracula, the infamous 15th-century Romanian prince who inspired the fictional character of Dracula. This connection between the British royal family and one of history's most notorious figures has been a source of fascination and intrigue for decades.
Richard ClementsPublished 6 months ago in History