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Bob Lazar, who worked at Area 51 sketched the alien spacecraft that he worked on

Bob Lazar is a figure who stands out in the world of ufology for his controversial claims. Born on January 26, 1959, in Coral Gables, Florida, Lazar has led a life that has become a focal point of debates among UFO enthusiasts, scientists, and skeptics alike.

Lazar first came to public attention in 1989 when he appeared in an interview with investigative reporter George Knapp on Las Vegas TV station KLAS. In the interview, Lazar claimed to have been part of an ultra-secret project at a site known as S-4, close to the infamous Area 51 in Nevada. According to Lazar, his work at S-4 involved reverse-engineering alien technology from nine recovered extraterrestrial spacecraft.

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Quentin Tarantino working at Video Archives circa 1984 just years before he’ll go on to write “True Romance”

Before he was a famous Oscar-winning filmmaker, Quentin Tarantino got his start working at a video rental store in Manhattan Beach, California called Video Archives. In the mid-1980s, Tarantino landed a job at Video Archives right after dropping out of acting classes. He worked at the video store for five years, using his time there to deepen his knowledge and love of films.

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divorce by combat

Divorce by Combat

In medieval Germany, husbands and wives could fight in a marital duel in order to legally settle their disputes.

Interestingly, the man had to fight in a hole with one of his arms tied behind his back. The woman was allowed to move freely within the arena but had to wear cloth containing weights. As for her weapon, she was usually given a sack filled with rocks. The man was provided with three clubs. However, if he touched the side of the hole during combat, he had to forfeit one of his clubs.

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Oppenheimer

J. Robert Oppenheimer’s ID badge from the Los Alamos Laboratory\

J. Robert Oppenheimer was a pivotal figure in the Manhattan Project that developed the first nuclear weapons during World War II. Often called the “father of the atomic bomb,” Oppenheimer oversaw the creation of the bombs that would devastate Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945. However, he later became an outspoken critic of nuclear weapons, warning of the dangers of this terrifying technology he helped unleash.

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Rex Heuermann

Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann, a 59-year-old architect charged with murdering three women and suspected in the death of a fourth

The investigation into the discovery of human remains near Gilgo Beach in 2010 has haunted investigators for years. The grim findings revealed the existence of potentially 16 victims, several of whom were identified as sex workers. While authorities do not believe all of the deaths are connected to a single individual, court documents indicate that Heuermann is implicated in four killings where the victims were discovered in similar positions, bound with belts or tape. Additionally, three of the women were wrapped in a material resembling burlap.

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trench clubs

Maces and Clubs used by Austro-Hungarian Army during WW1, 1914-1918

During the grueling battles of World War I, ground troops relied on an array of weapons such as rifles, grenades, and bayonets while enduring the harsh conditions of the trenches. However, amidst these well-known tools of warfare, there existed a weapon that [Read more…] about Picture of the Day

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B-17 Ball Turret Gunner

B-17 Ball Turret Gunner

While anyone who flew on a B-17 bomber during World War II had a pretty dangerous job, the ball turret gunner was undoubtedly put in the most-precarious position.

“You literally had your knees up to your chest and in between you had the machine guns,” said Gary Lewi, spokesman for the American Airpower Museum based at Republic Airport. “You really had to have pretty tough nerves to be in there.”

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prison recipes

Recipes found in a prisoner’s cell

Popcorn Supreme

  • 1 (8oz) bag microwave popcorn
  • 2 (8oz) bags caramels
  • 3oz honey (one fourth of 12oz bottle)
  • 2 scoops peanut butter

Pop popcorn, set aside in medium bowl, place caramels and a little water and heat for 30 seconds at a time until melted. Add honey and peanut butter, heat for one minute and stir. Put popcorn on plate or plastic bags and drizzle mixture on popcorn.

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