In the years of the Vietnam War, strange reports began filtering back from American troops who had encountered “Vietnam’s Bigfoot”.
The Vietnam War “Rock Apes”
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May Day History: The Haymarket Riot
NOTE: I re-run this diary every May 1. Solidarity forever.
In the US, May Day used to be the internationally-recognized day of recognition and celebration for Labor and its struggles–at least until the Soviet Union ruined it with their idiotic military parades. But in honor of the true meaning of May Day, I offer this account of its history . . .
Continue reading May Day History: The Haymarket RiotIsaac Parker: The “Hanging Judge”
Isaac Parker, the 19th century Federal judge assigned to Fort Smith, Arkansas, earned a reputation as a harsh and strict authority in a region that was lawless and violent. The reality, however, was a bit more complex than that.
How Donald Trump’s Uncle Helped Win WW2
Donald Trump may have evaded the Vietnam War because of “bone spurs”, but his uncle played an important role in winning the Second World War.
Lee Harvey Oswald’s Rifle
The rifle used by Lee Harvey Oswald to kill President Kennedy in Dallas had a long history.
The Largest Ship Ever Built
The largest ship ever built (so far) was best-known under the name Seawise Giant.
Russia’s Naval War in Ukraine
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has become a testing ground for new weapons and tactics. In particular, the naval operations have attracted a lot of interest from the world’s militaries. It has turned into a lopsided contest in which Ukraine has already destroyed around one-third of the Russian Baltic Fleet—despite having no major combat ships of its own. This result may have serious implications for navies around the world.
The CIA’s Cold War Plan to Use Stray Cats as Spies
In the 1960s, the CIA made a failed attempt to use bugged cats as spies.
The SL-1 Nuclear Reactor Accident
The first fatal nuclear reactor accident in American history happened at a research station in Idaho in 1961—and is still the subject of debate and controversy.
The Soviet Lunokhod Moon Rover
The 1970 Soviet lunar probe Lunokhod was overshadowed by the American Apollo moon landings, but it was a significant technical achievement in space exploration.
Icons of Aviation History: B-52 Stratofortress
The B-52 bomber was first conceived in 1945, and it remains today as an important part of the US arsenal.
Continue reading Icons of Aviation History: B-52 Stratofortress“Legs” Diamond
Although Jack “Legs” Diamond was a relatively low-level petty crook, he has become one of the most well-known 1920s Mafia figures in US history.
Continue reading “Legs” DiamondAmerican Chinese Food
Much of the food we find today in “Chinese restaurants” is not in fact Chinese at all—it was born in the USA.
My local Chinese food place in Florida
Continue reading American Chinese FoodWild Florida: Dung Beetles
A story of sand and shit.
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Rainbow Scarab, found in the Red River Hog enclosure at the Zoo Tampa
Continue reading Wild Florida: Dung BeetlesWhen the USSR “Invaded” Iran
In 1982, during the insurgent war in Afghanistan, the Soviet Army carried out a well-planned attack on a target in southern Afghanistan, in their largest airborne operation up to that time, and destroyed it. There was just one problem—it was the wrong target.
Hidden History 