Nobody wants another world war and up until the past decade, many thought the world had matured enough to avoid any new wide scale wars. Unfortunately, many prominent minds believe we are not only still susceptible to war, but that World War III is inevitable – and closer than we may think.
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That time President Roosevelt was shot in the chest but went ahead, took the stage, and made his speech anyway
Any presidential assassination attempt is highly unusual but the attempt to assassinate President Theodore Roosevelt stands head and shoulders above any other. Roosevelt was shot in the chest just before making a speech, but with blood seeping through his shirt and a bullet lodged in his chest, he took the stage anyway and made his…
Meet the badass Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) – set to replace the Humvee currently used by U.S. military
The Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) pictured above is the United States military truck set to replace the Humvee currently used by the U.S. Army and U.S. Marines. The Oshkosh was selected on August 25, 2015 and awarded a $6.75 billion contract for 16,901 vehicles to be delivered sometime around 2018 (although we all know…
H.H. Holmes (Herman Webster Mudgett) – America’s first, and possibly most prolific, serial killer
Herman Webster Mudgett, aka Dr. Henry Howard Holmes or just H.H. Holmes, was one of the first documented serial killers in the modern sense of the word. Holmes gained notoriety as the nation’s first, and possibly most prolific serial killer in history, after he confessed to 27 murders. Authorities believe the actual body count was…
Best evidence to date? High-speed UFO captured on Border Patrol video over Aguadilla, Puerto Rico (April 25, 2013)
One of the most interesting UFO sightings to date came out of Aguadilla, Puerto Rico when, on April 25, 2013 at 9:20 PM, an unknown, high speed object began flying near the Rafael Hernandez airport. The unknown object so alarmed airport personnel that a departing FedEx commercial plane had to be delayed for several minutes…
The day the United States Vice President killed the Secretary of the Treasury – the Aaron Burr vs. Alexander Hamilton duel.
Bickering politicians are nothing new and the antics of today’s politicians are tame compared to the escapades of yesteryear. On July 11, 1804, the United States Vice President, reacting to insults from the former Secretary of the Treasury, challenged his foe to a duel during which he shot and killed his opponent. Burr was charged…
New virus has wiped out more than 10% of America’s pig population with no end in sight.
It struck suddenly, last May, at a hog farm in Ohio. Now, a year later, it has spread to 30 states around the United States, wiping out 10 percent of the U.S. pig population. The virus, known as porcine epidemic diarrhea virus, or PEDv, targets the lining of a pig’s small intestine, causing extreme diarrhea.…
Uh oh. How come this map just released by NASA is glowing RED!!!
Saddle Ridge Hoard – couple discovers $10 million in old gold coins buried in their backyard. Where did the treasure come from?
Haunted White House – rumors of ghostly apparitions inside the White House date back 200 years
Reports of ghostly apparitions at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue are nothing new. The White house maintains a haunted legacy that dates back well over 200 years. At least a half a dozen presidents, at least as many first ladies, and dozens of notable dignitaries have reported ghostly happenings at the White House.









