World History
Brave and Buried: The Untold Stories of Vietnam's Tunnel Rats
On June 11, 1969, in Ba Ria city, Vung Tau province, Vietnam, a new guy arrived at the base to see a total mess. Just a few days earlier, a group of soldiers got hit by an M16 mine, which they called the "Jumping jack" because it leaped into the air when triggered. This mine killed three soldiers and wounded 24 others. Shortly after that, the enemy planted another mine that went off when a vehicle passed by, and this was the new guy's first encounter with a dead body. In the middle of all this chaos, he had to quickly get used to his job.
By Gavin Goodhall2 years ago in History
Top 10 Cruel blood sports
Top 10 Cruel blood sports Even in the contemporary era, the remnants of barbarism persist within society. Blood sports, with their cruel treatment of animals, maintain a disheartening popularity. From the abhorrent act of hurling wildlife into the air to the pursuit of foxes with hounds, some individuals continue to derive perverse enjoyment from the suffering of creatures. Yet, this cycle of cruelty seldom goes without retribution. Presented below, in ascending order of abhorrence, are ten of the most heinous instances of animal cruelty, along with the fitting retribution faced by participants.
By Lindsay Franklin2 years ago in History
Unveiling the Mysteries of Bee Hives: A Journey into the Intricate World of Bee Societies and Survival Strategies
Bees made their first appearance on Earth around 130 million years ago, and their survival over the ages is a result of their intricate societal structure and teamwork. Within their colony, each bee has its own distinct role and responsibility. Some bees engage in building and repairing the hive, others guard it, some clean the environment, and there are those dedicated to gathering food. If we were to explore the inner workings of a bee hive, we would observe a complex system in action.
By Ichendu Victor2 years ago in History
BEAUTY AND POCK FACE FAIRY TALE
Some time ago, a man wedded two spouses, and each bore a child young lady. The offspring of the principal spouse was lovely and was called Magnificence, however her sister who was a year more youthful than her, had a marked face and was called Scar Face. Scar Face was the second spouse's girl. The devilish stepmother was envious of her stepdaughter's exquisiteness so she mishandled Excellence and caused her to do each of the grimy undertakings in the house. Magnificence's mom, who passed on from labor, returned looking like a yellow cow. The yellow cow did all of the work for her, yet the stepmother found out and had the cow killed. Excellence gathered the bones and put them in a pot.
By subir kumar sarkar2 years ago in History
BRIEF HISTORY OF GREAT AMERICAN NOVEL
The idea of the "Incomparable American Book" alludes to a clever that catches the substance of American culture, society, and character. It's a term frequently used to portray a work of fiction that fundamentally affects writing and fills in as an impression of the country's set of experiences and values. While there is definitely not a solitary conclusive novel that can be named as the "Incomparable American Novel," a few works have been competitors for this title over the entire course of time. Here is a short outline of a few vital achievements and competitors throughout the entire existence of the Incomparable American Book:
By subir kumar sarkar2 years ago in History
The Secret Digital Life of Osama bin Laden
On May 2, 2011, Osama bin Laden, the infamous leader of the terrorist organization Al-Qaeda, was killed by U.S. Navy SEALs during a raid on his compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan. This successful mission not only resulted in bin Laden's death but also led to the discovery of a trove of data stored on computer hard drives and flash drives recovered from the compound. An analysis of these drives by the CIA uncovered some expected yet disturbing terrorist plots and information. However, it also revealed some very surprising and downright bizarre contents that shed light on the secret life of the world's most wanted terrorist.
By KWAO LEARNER WINFRED2 years ago in History
Unraveling the Truth: Reflecting on the Real Events of 9/11. Content Warning.
Title: Unraveling the Tragedy of 9/11: A Closer Look at the Events that Shook the World On September 11, 2001, the world witnessed a horrifying and unprecedented act of terrorism that forever altered the course of history. The events that transpired on that fateful day, commonly known as 9/11, have left an indelible mark on global consciousness. The attacks, orchestrated by the extremist group al-Qaeda, targeted iconic symbols of American power and prosperity, resulting in the loss of nearly 3,000 innocent lives.
By Destiny David2 years ago in History
The Hunt for Bin Laden: Inside the Covert Operation that Changed History
For almost a decade, the US was on a mission to track down Osama Bin Laden, the guy behind the 9/11 attacks that killed about three thousand Americans. This led to a big conflict that lasted until May 2nd, 2011. Even though they had kicked out the Taliban, the group that had sheltered Bin Laden, they couldn't catch or kill him. But that was about to change. The CIA had been chasing countless leads for years to find out where Bin Laden was hiding, but they didn't have any luck. He managed to escape Afghanistan, which was controlled by the US, and found safety in Pakistan, a nearby country with rough terrain and not much oversight.
By Gavin Goodhall2 years ago in History
