The USS O’Bannon’s Potato Incident is a legendary story about a World War II battle where the USS O’Bannon, a US Navy destroyer, allegedly used potatoes to distract and disorient the crew of a Japanese submarine, allowing the ship to gain the upper hand and sink the enemy vessel. The Incident On April 5, 1943,Continue reading “The USS O’Bannon’s Potato Incident”
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Operation Plumbbob
Operation Plumbbob was a series of 29 nuclear tests conducted by the US military between May 28 and October 7, 1957, at the Nevada Test Site. The operation had multiple objectives, including improving tactical weapon design, conducting bio-medical experiments, and understanding the effects of radiation on biological life. Key Facts About Operation Plumbbob – *NuclearContinue reading “Operation Plumbbob”
The Dark History of Project SUNSHINE
The Dark History of Project SUNSHINE Project SUNSHINE was a secret US government project in the 1950s that involved collecting and analyzing human tissue and bones, particularly from children and infants, to study the effects of nuclear radiation. This project was shrouded in secrecy, and its methods were widely criticized as unethical. The researchers involvedContinue reading “The Dark History of Project SUNSHINE”
7 Days of Bliss
Describe your ideal week. My ideal 7 days would be filled with fun times and laughter. Everyday my family and I would wake up, eat a healthy breakfast and start the day. Everyday would be an adventure as work and money would he non essential to everyday life. I would spend each and every secondContinue reading “7 Days of Bliss”
Hold Up
What personality trait in people raises a red flag with you? What personality trait in people raises a red flag with you? Someone who justifies every action. These people usually lack empathy, consideration and accountability.
Jonah and the Adult Lesson
This past weekend I was enjoying a Bible study lesson with my children when God gave me a lesson as well. The story we were going over was Jonah, one my children know well. Instead of reading the “baby” book as my 5 year old called it, referring to the children’s Bible story book IContinue reading “Jonah and the Adult Lesson”
My Notebooks
There is something special about filling an entire notebook. A bitter sweet joy that brings excitement and a sense of a task finally completed. I keep each one like a sacred token to my past, each one representing a chapter in my life. Every note and passage I reread transports me to a forgotten time.Continue reading “My Notebooks”
Moses and Ungratefulness
The story of Moses leading the Israelites out of Egypt had always stuck with me. I have often wondered what it must have been like during those days. How incredibly awesome it must have been to see all ten plagues fall upon Egypt, a profound demonstration of God’s power and wrath. Then God continued toContinue reading “Moses and Ungratefulness”
Between the Pages: Chapter 5
Elianna The next morning Elianna woke to the smell of eggs and bacon. Her mouth watered as she jumped out of bed and dressed for the day. This time in her new jeans and beautiful purple and pink floral shirt. Rose smiled when she entered the kitchen. “How about a good breakfast to start theContinue reading “Between the Pages: Chapter 5”
I Hate You
Are you holding a grudge? About? Am I holding a grudge? Nope life is too short and my blessing to numerous for such things. Although a handful of people think otherwise, I am sure. Not holding grudges, but maintaining my peace and distance.
