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Maybe D.B. Cooper
There has been a lot of discussion over the last fifty years as to the true identity of D.B. Cooper. A notorious and infamous skyjacker who got away with $200,000 in 1971 by parachuting out of the back of an airliner. Everyone speculates whether or not he even survived and if he did, where did he go? But the big question has always been what is his real name?
Diao Aiqing Was Chopped Into 2,000 Pieces
On January 19, 1996, a sanitation worker at Nanjing University in Jiangsu, China, found what he believed to be a bag of meat, pork most likely. He took the bag of meat home and began preparing it for his family when he suddenly found three human fingers in the pot. The sanitation worker was unsure what to make of the discovery, but immediately notified authorities.
True Crime WriterPublished 7 months ago in CriminalSparta Was Much More Than an Army of Super Warriors
Ancient Sparta has been held up for the last two and a half millennia as the unmatched warrior city-state, where every male was raised from infancy to fight to the death. This view, as ingrained as it is alluring, is almost entirely false.
Shaswar AliPublished 7 months ago in HistoryAre You Being Kind to Mother Earth?
Throughout my 68 years of life, I have had some moments when I am more aware, and a better steward of what this Earth provides for me. I have not always been very successful, but I genuinely strive to do better, waste less, and be more sensible and responsible.
Coral LevangPublished 7 months ago in EarthFrozen boy survives
On February 21st, 2015, Justin Smith was found frozen and lifeless in the snow by his father. Paramedics believed he had been dead for nearly 12 hours until a doctor successfully thawed him out and oversaw his full recovery. This phenomenon, once considered a miracle, is now becoming more common with modern science. To comprehend how someone can be revived after freezing to death and the emerging field of medicine that involves intentionally freezing bodies to save them, we must first understand the effects of extreme cold on the human body.
Seeds of Solace
For Emily, the garden had always been a sanctuary. A place where dirt-streaked hands and sun-warmed skin could provide solace for the soul. But never before had the garden taken on such a profound role in her life as it did after the accident.
Joseph AkangbePublished 7 months ago in EarthShattered Paychecks: The Emotional Turmoil of a Government Shutdown
In the heart of the nation's capital, where marble monuments and majestic buildings stand tall, there lies a hidden side to the American dream. It's a story of financial struggles, of federal employees and their families who find themselves thrust into a world of uncertainty when the government shuts down. Their paychecks, a lifeline to stability, become fragile threads stretched to the brink. In this emotional journey, we delve into the lives of three individuals, each battling their own demons during a government shutdown.
Joseph AkangbePublished 7 months ago in EarthProphet Mohammad
Pophet Muhammad, born in Mecca in the year 570 CE, is a central figure in Islam and regarded as the last prophet of God (Allah) in the Islamic tradition. His life is a testament to his unwavering faith, wisdom, and compassion. Raised as an orphan, Muhammad grew up to be known as "Al-Amin" or the trustworthy, gaining a reputation for honesty and integrity. At the age of 40, he received his first revelation from the angel Gabriel, marking the beginning of his prophethood.
Shaswar AliPublished 7 months ago in History