Governments poison their citizens in many ways. You can see that in the food/pharma/lifestyle of America, right? Unit 731 carried out brutal human experimentation in occupied China. Victims were exposed to plague, anthrax, and other deadly diseases. During the Cold War, the U.S. military conducted secret radiation experiments on unsuspecting civilians and soldiers to study …
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A smashed car lies smoking in the ditch, possibly dozens of lives have been endangered, and the cops are swarming all over the place. In this kind of situation, de-escalating might be a good idea. But that’s not the Florida man way. Yair Rivera, a certified Florida man, recently gave the Sunshine State’s police officers …
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If you know about all these crimes involving bicycles, that would be wild. You’ll have to tell us in the comments! Lance Armstrong was not involved in violent crime, but his international doping scandal became one of the most shocking controversies in sports history. Investigations revealed years of deception involving banned performance-enhancing drugs during professional …
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It’s always good to hear of a young person finding their calling in life. This Norwegian youth, however, might want to keep exploring his options. Repeatedly stealing buses is not a promising career prospect, after all. A 14-year-old boy in Norway is suspected of a highly unusual crime. He reportedly stole a public bus and …
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Do you think you’ll know all the differences between crime investigations from 50 years ago and until now? Obviously everything is a lot more “visible” these days and a whole lot more. Criminals can spread misinformation rapidly online. False rumors, fake evidence, edited videos, and coordinated disinformation campaigns can complicate investigations and influence public opinion …
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Running a volunteer organization is basically an eternal struggle with money. You want to do fun and cool things for your members, but the cash to do that can be really hard to come by. And it sure doesn’t help when someone with a grudge keeps wrecking your property, necessitating expensive repairs. This is the …
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What do you know about the dark history of alcohol in the United States? If you just think it’s about prohibition, read on for the rest. Alcohol advertising historically targeted vulnerable populations. Companies promoted drinking as glamorous, masculine, socially necessary, or sophisticated while minimizing the risks of addiction and health damage. Native American communities suffered …
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Being recognized for your work feels good, no matter what you do. Unfortunately, the sad fact is that most of us will toil our lives for a paycheck and maybe a “thank you.” In such a situation, you might as well give yourself an award for a job well done. This is what Florent Montaclair, …
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Online gambling has exploded over the last decade. If you can bet money on something, you can bet there’s a way to do that on some internet gambling platform. Of course, whenever there’s a chance to win money, you’ll see cheaters rear their ugly heads. They’re ready to manipulate any variable to increase their chance …
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The legal authorities have failed to uphold public order, and the people need a savior. In the dead of night, lone vigilantes take it upon themselves to make things right in the city. They prowl the streets, fixing all potholes they can. Sounds like a plot to a superhero comedy, but it’s reality in Montreal. …
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