This document contains excerpts from a book that discusses controversial topics and presents facts that contradict common beliefs. The excerpts discuss Abraham Lincoln and present quotes showing he held racist views, despite his reputation. They also present quotes from the Old Testament where God commands followers to murder, rape, steal and commit other violent acts. The purpose seems to be questioning established narratives and encouraging independent verification of facts.
Abraham Lincoln and his journey to greatness: the 16th president's role in th...Justin A. Rigi
This thesis examines the role of Abraham Lincoln in the abolition of slavery. Lincoln is not only an integral part of American history but also an epic one. Even so, there are a great deal of questions surrounding the abolition of slavery and Lincoln’s level of involvement in it. This thesis will use secondary sources to set up the historiography of Lincoln and slavery. It will then examine Lincoln using speeches and letters written during Lincoln’s most controversial years, 1846- 1865, in the effort to challenge the idea that Lincoln was forced into abolition.
The document discusses the author's interest and involvement in Barack Obama's 2004 campaign for the US Senate in Illinois. It describes how the author initially had doubts about Obama due to the failed campaign of previous African-American senator Carol Moseley Braun. However, Obama proved himself through his community organizing work, views opposing the Iraq war, and ability to attract diverse supporters. The author began actively campaigning for Obama and believes that regardless of the presidential election outcome, Obama will have influence on US-Africa policy as a senator. The author sees lessons for Nigerian politics in Obama's success through grassroots organizing rather than relying solely on money.
Are the Qanon beliefs compatible with Christianity?
Does Qanon Lie? Does Qanon slander?
What is QAnon? Wikipedia explains it best: “QAnon is a far-right conspiracy theory that alleges that a cabal of Satan-worshiping pedophiles is running a global child sex-trafficking ring and plotting against President Donald Trump, who is battling against the cabal. Q of QAnon has accused many liberal Hollywood actors, Democratic politicians, and high-ranking officials of being members of the cabal. Q also claimed that Trump feigned conspiracy with Russians to enlist Robert Mueller to join him in exposing the sex-trafficking ring and preventing a coup d’état by Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, and George Soros.”
We discuss QAnon, conspiracy theories, secret societies, and internet slanders, and how they relate to:
• Fox News and right-wing media.
• Jeffrey Epstein sexual abuse case.
• Invasion of the Body Snatchers.
• The Big Lie and the Capitol Riots.
• The Lost Cause, miseducating our children about slavery and Jim Crow discrimination.
• Black lives matter, and how blacks fear rogue white policemen.
• George Soros and anti-Semitic tropes.
We review what these sources say about QAnon:
• Pope Francis in his declaration, Gaudete et Exsultate.
• Christianity Today magazine.
• America magazine, published by the Jesuits.
• US News and World Report.
• Atlantic Magazine.
• Secret Society history lectures, Wondrium, or Great Courses Plus.
Script for YouTube video for: WEB Dubois: The Souls of Black Folk, Personal Essays From Reconstruction Era
WEB Dubois was raised in Massachusetts and never suffered mildly racist attitudes until he attended public school. He innocently gave a valentine to a white girl and the shocked response really astounded him. He first encountered the virulent racism of the Deep South when he attended the black Fisk University in Tennessee and the Jim Crows system of suppression of black voting, bigotry, and lynchings, which peaks in the years of his schooling. WEB Dubois, why does being black mean being a problem to solve?
When he graduated from Fisk University he worked two years at a small schoolhouse earning a pittance for his pay. He could not afford a horse, so after he graduated he started walking through village after village asking if they needed teacher, and kept getting the answer, We don’t need a teacher here. Then he came to a ramshackle house where a black girl named Josie Dowell excitedly told him the village was looking for a teacher for a new school. He visited the commissioner’s house, showing his teaching certificate, and not only was he hired on the spot, he was sort-of invited to dinner. The whites ate first, then he was served, he ate alone.
We will discuss his essays on:
• His agreements and disagreements with Booker T Washington on how blacks should seek their civil rights.
• His experiences as a young teacher in the post Civil War Reconstruction South.
• His experiences as a young father with his firstborn son.
• The educational opportunities at black schools and colleges.
We also discuss:
• Black colleges such as Tuskegee Institute, Fisk University, and Howard University
• Life during the Reconstruction and Jim Crow Redemption Eras, when the KKK ruled the nights, and the lasting legacy of slavery.
• Booker T Washington and his speech given at the Atlanta Exposition of 1895, aka the Cotton Exposition. His speech was named the Atlanta Compromise.
• Thomas Sowell’s essay on Booker T Washington and WEB Dubois.
• WBS Dubois famous question: Why does being black mean being a problem to solve? Why must blacks have a double-consciousness, being black in a white society?
• Top Tenth black leader movement.
You can purchase Souls of Black Folk from Amazon at: https://amzn.to/2UUjFY9
The document discusses the assassinations of John F. Kennedy and Robert Kennedy. It summarizes the events and aftermath, including the widespread speculation and conspiracy theories. The author believes that both assassinations were the result of conspiracies and that the same conspirators were involved in both. The author argues that parties like the CIA, FBI, military leaders, and anti-Castro Cubans all had the means, motive, and opportunity to orchestrate the assassinations.
This document provides a summary and analysis of William Faulkner's novel Light in August, focusing on the character of Joe Christmas. It discusses how Christmas struggles with his mixed-race identity in the racist American South. He is traumatized by events in his childhood like being abandoned and mistreated in an orphanage. His quest to understand his racial identity is never-ending and torments him throughout his life. The document analyzes how Faulkner depicts Christmas as representing the trauma of the post-Civil War South and its struggles with racial definitions and hierarchies. It examines how Christmas internalizes and challenges the rigid racial classifications of the town of Jefferson. The document argues Faulkner uses Christmas to represent both
Martin Delany, “Father of Black Nationalism and "Friend and Rival of Frederic...RBG Communiversity
Martin Delany was an important 19th century Black abolitionist and nationalist who argued for Black emigration from the United States. He lived in Pittsburgh for many years and published one of the first Black newspapers there. Though initially collaborating with Frederick Douglass, Delany came to advocate for Black communities leaving the U.S. to achieve equality and rights, traveling to explore potential emigration sites in Africa and South America. Despite their philosophical differences, Delany and Douglass remained lifelong friends and rivals who debated the issues of their time. Delany is now largely forgotten compared to Douglass, partly due to their diverging views on assimilation versus separation.
The document summarizes the results of an annual survey of American Jewish opinion conducted by the American Jewish Committee (AJC). Key findings include:
1) American Jews are generally pessimistic about developments in the Middle East like the Arab Spring, Iran's nuclear program, and Arab intentions regarding Israel.
2) Half of American Jews favor establishing a Palestinian state but most believe the long-term Arab goal is the destruction of Israel.
3) The vast majority of American Jews remain very concerned about Iran obtaining nuclear weapons, though support for potential military action has declined.
4) Caring about Israel remains an important part of Jewish identity for most American Jews, though opinions vary by denomination and age.
Abraham Lincoln and his journey to greatness: the 16th president's role in th...Justin A. Rigi
This thesis examines the role of Abraham Lincoln in the abolition of slavery. Lincoln is not only an integral part of American history but also an epic one. Even so, there are a great deal of questions surrounding the abolition of slavery and Lincoln’s level of involvement in it. This thesis will use secondary sources to set up the historiography of Lincoln and slavery. It will then examine Lincoln using speeches and letters written during Lincoln’s most controversial years, 1846- 1865, in the effort to challenge the idea that Lincoln was forced into abolition.
The document discusses the author's interest and involvement in Barack Obama's 2004 campaign for the US Senate in Illinois. It describes how the author initially had doubts about Obama due to the failed campaign of previous African-American senator Carol Moseley Braun. However, Obama proved himself through his community organizing work, views opposing the Iraq war, and ability to attract diverse supporters. The author began actively campaigning for Obama and believes that regardless of the presidential election outcome, Obama will have influence on US-Africa policy as a senator. The author sees lessons for Nigerian politics in Obama's success through grassroots organizing rather than relying solely on money.
Are the Qanon beliefs compatible with Christianity?
Does Qanon Lie? Does Qanon slander?
What is QAnon? Wikipedia explains it best: “QAnon is a far-right conspiracy theory that alleges that a cabal of Satan-worshiping pedophiles is running a global child sex-trafficking ring and plotting against President Donald Trump, who is battling against the cabal. Q of QAnon has accused many liberal Hollywood actors, Democratic politicians, and high-ranking officials of being members of the cabal. Q also claimed that Trump feigned conspiracy with Russians to enlist Robert Mueller to join him in exposing the sex-trafficking ring and preventing a coup d’état by Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, and George Soros.”
We discuss QAnon, conspiracy theories, secret societies, and internet slanders, and how they relate to:
• Fox News and right-wing media.
• Jeffrey Epstein sexual abuse case.
• Invasion of the Body Snatchers.
• The Big Lie and the Capitol Riots.
• The Lost Cause, miseducating our children about slavery and Jim Crow discrimination.
• Black lives matter, and how blacks fear rogue white policemen.
• George Soros and anti-Semitic tropes.
We review what these sources say about QAnon:
• Pope Francis in his declaration, Gaudete et Exsultate.
• Christianity Today magazine.
• America magazine, published by the Jesuits.
• US News and World Report.
• Atlantic Magazine.
• Secret Society history lectures, Wondrium, or Great Courses Plus.
Script for YouTube video for: WEB Dubois: The Souls of Black Folk, Personal Essays From Reconstruction Era
WEB Dubois was raised in Massachusetts and never suffered mildly racist attitudes until he attended public school. He innocently gave a valentine to a white girl and the shocked response really astounded him. He first encountered the virulent racism of the Deep South when he attended the black Fisk University in Tennessee and the Jim Crows system of suppression of black voting, bigotry, and lynchings, which peaks in the years of his schooling. WEB Dubois, why does being black mean being a problem to solve?
When he graduated from Fisk University he worked two years at a small schoolhouse earning a pittance for his pay. He could not afford a horse, so after he graduated he started walking through village after village asking if they needed teacher, and kept getting the answer, We don’t need a teacher here. Then he came to a ramshackle house where a black girl named Josie Dowell excitedly told him the village was looking for a teacher for a new school. He visited the commissioner’s house, showing his teaching certificate, and not only was he hired on the spot, he was sort-of invited to dinner. The whites ate first, then he was served, he ate alone.
We will discuss his essays on:
• His agreements and disagreements with Booker T Washington on how blacks should seek their civil rights.
• His experiences as a young teacher in the post Civil War Reconstruction South.
• His experiences as a young father with his firstborn son.
• The educational opportunities at black schools and colleges.
We also discuss:
• Black colleges such as Tuskegee Institute, Fisk University, and Howard University
• Life during the Reconstruction and Jim Crow Redemption Eras, when the KKK ruled the nights, and the lasting legacy of slavery.
• Booker T Washington and his speech given at the Atlanta Exposition of 1895, aka the Cotton Exposition. His speech was named the Atlanta Compromise.
• Thomas Sowell’s essay on Booker T Washington and WEB Dubois.
• WBS Dubois famous question: Why does being black mean being a problem to solve? Why must blacks have a double-consciousness, being black in a white society?
• Top Tenth black leader movement.
You can purchase Souls of Black Folk from Amazon at: https://amzn.to/2UUjFY9
The document discusses the assassinations of John F. Kennedy and Robert Kennedy. It summarizes the events and aftermath, including the widespread speculation and conspiracy theories. The author believes that both assassinations were the result of conspiracies and that the same conspirators were involved in both. The author argues that parties like the CIA, FBI, military leaders, and anti-Castro Cubans all had the means, motive, and opportunity to orchestrate the assassinations.
This document provides a summary and analysis of William Faulkner's novel Light in August, focusing on the character of Joe Christmas. It discusses how Christmas struggles with his mixed-race identity in the racist American South. He is traumatized by events in his childhood like being abandoned and mistreated in an orphanage. His quest to understand his racial identity is never-ending and torments him throughout his life. The document analyzes how Faulkner depicts Christmas as representing the trauma of the post-Civil War South and its struggles with racial definitions and hierarchies. It examines how Christmas internalizes and challenges the rigid racial classifications of the town of Jefferson. The document argues Faulkner uses Christmas to represent both
Martin Delany, “Father of Black Nationalism and "Friend and Rival of Frederic...RBG Communiversity
Martin Delany was an important 19th century Black abolitionist and nationalist who argued for Black emigration from the United States. He lived in Pittsburgh for many years and published one of the first Black newspapers there. Though initially collaborating with Frederick Douglass, Delany came to advocate for Black communities leaving the U.S. to achieve equality and rights, traveling to explore potential emigration sites in Africa and South America. Despite their philosophical differences, Delany and Douglass remained lifelong friends and rivals who debated the issues of their time. Delany is now largely forgotten compared to Douglass, partly due to their diverging views on assimilation versus separation.
The document summarizes the results of an annual survey of American Jewish opinion conducted by the American Jewish Committee (AJC). Key findings include:
1) American Jews are generally pessimistic about developments in the Middle East like the Arab Spring, Iran's nuclear program, and Arab intentions regarding Israel.
2) Half of American Jews favor establishing a Palestinian state but most believe the long-term Arab goal is the destruction of Israel.
3) The vast majority of American Jews remain very concerned about Iran obtaining nuclear weapons, though support for potential military action has declined.
4) Caring about Israel remains an important part of Jewish identity for most American Jews, though opinions vary by denomination and age.
Sean Penn has a history of supporting anti-American dictators and groups. He has interviewed Hugo Chavez of Venezuela, Fidel Castro of Cuba, and Raul Castro. Penn also defended Chavez after his death. Additionally, Penn met with Saddam Hussein's deputy in Iraq and criticized the US invasion of Iraq. Penn has ties to Iran and helped secure the release of two American hikers imprisoned there. He has also expressed support for Argentina over the Falkland Islands, been photographed with the Emir of Qatar, and promoted pro-refugee stances, which support the Muslim Brotherhood's agenda. Penn uses his celebrity to promote anti-Western views and support authoritarian rulers and groups opposed to US interests.
This document provides an outline and introduction for a dissertation on the Cambridge spy ring. It discusses the key players that will be covered, including Kim Philby, Anthony Blunt, and Donald Maclean. It also summarizes some of the sources that will be analyzed, such as Philby's memoir and books about Philby and Blunt. The introduction aims to clarify the topics and observations that will be made in the dissertation.
This document summarizes the experiences of African Americans who migrated north in large numbers between 1945-1970, escaping racism and violence in the South. It describes how they faced continued racism and struggled to build communities in northern cities, but also had new opportunities, like better jobs, education, the right to vote, and the ability to publicly express anger about injustice. The growth of genres like rhythm and blues, bebop, and gospel music reflected the changes and protests occurring in the Black community during this Great Migration and period after World War II.
Global Patriarchal Christian White Supremacy & the Road to the U.S. Capitol I...WarrenJBlumenfeld
The Stockholm-based International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance put the U.S. on a list of “backsliding democracies” in its November 2021 report. “The United States, the bastion of global democracy, fell victim to authoritarian tendencies itself,” the report found. Dr. Blumenfeld's presentation addresses some of the historical global roots of fascism and the social cleavages giving rise to anti-democratic leaders, which set the context for the January 6, 2021 Capitol Insurrection in the U.S.
The South may have lost the Civil War, but they won the culture war. The South was able to convince many of the Lost Cause myth, that somehow the Southern causes was a noble cause, that the Civil War was not fought over the issue of slavery, that the Civil War was fought over state’s rights, and that Southerners were benevolent masters whose slaves accepted their lot in life happily. Furthermore, the history of Reconstruction where blacks gained civil liberties and voting rights equal to whites was seen as a dark time in American history, that blacks showed themselves to be totally incapable of citizenship, utterly incapable to hold public office, manipulated by corrupt Yankee carpetbaggers and traitorous Southern scalawags.
One of the first historians to challenge this view was WEB Dubois. His history, Black Reconstruction, argued that blacks were able to make great strides during Reconstruction, and that Reconstruction was a bright, promising era for democracy. Although Reconstruction faced daunting problems, great strides were made in race relations, education, public health, and in establishing fair and just governments across the South, in spite of the rising racial violence caused by the KKK and similar groups, often aided by Southern sheriffs. These gains were reversed by the Redemptionists after the end of Reconstruction, robbing the blacks of their voting rights, allowing the South to build the Jim Crow system of racial violence and discrimination and subjugation that would last until the Civil Rights era.
Please view our blog on WEB Dubois:
http://www.seekingvirtueandwisdom.com/refuting-the-lost-cause-black-reconstruction-by-web-dubois/
Please support our channel, purchase from Amazon, we receive affiliate commission:
Black Reconstruction in America, 1860-1880, by WEB Dubois
https://amzn.to/3rZHpH0
Please support our efforts, be a patron, at:
https://www.patreon.com/seekingvirtueandwisdom
Patrons can participate in online Zoom discussions of draft presentations we prepare for future YouTube videos.
This document discusses the lack of judgment in modern society, especially regarding acts of torture committed by the US government. It argues that without judgment, a society loses its sense of justice. While media outlets avoided using the word "torture" to describe interrogation techniques, and the Obama administration showed no interest in prosecuting torturers, judgment is necessary to affirm that certain actions like torture are wrong and should be punished. The author argues that acts of judgment, like Arendt's condemnation of Eichmann, are important to assert a common sense of justice and truth in a relativistic world that lacks judgment. The increasing rarity of jury trials is also eroding an important space for citizens to practice judgment.
Ethan Baxter is a college student studying computer science who also has a secret identity as the superhero Yellow Star. He befriends fellow student Patrick Lillard, who is also a superhero known as Nuclear. They team up to battle supervillains threatening their city. Ethan also meets Blake Berlinski, whose superhero alter-ego is Madame Maroon. Together with Patrick, they work to stop villains like Cobra Man, Dr. Benjamin Barraro, Corpsicle, Pulsar, and Ultra Cyborg from harming citizens.
The document provides an overview of the Cullen Report from 2017-2019, which investigates the suppression of knowledge about youth. It discusses evidence that authorities have targeted the author and repressed his reporting through intimidation and detainment. Key points covered include the lack of transparency around the author's aging parent's death, accusations of entrapment by police against those advocating for free speech, and evidence that systems worldwide are repressing important realities about youth that threaten national security if not addressed.
George Jackson was a revolutionary Black nationalist imprisoned in San Quentin for over a decade. He became politicized in prison and emerged as a powerful voice and author. His growing influence and the trial of the Soledad Brothers threatened the prison system. On August 21, 1971, authorities at San Quentin assassinated George Jackson, claiming he tried to escape with a gun. However, their story was full of inconsistencies, and the gun was later found to have been planted by the FBI as part of the COINTELPRO program, indicating direct involvement in Jackson's murder. George Jackson's assassination was meant to silence his revolutionary voice and ideas.
A failure of perspective moral assumptions and genocideSpaceX
This book review summarizes Samantha Power's book "A Problem from Hell": America and the Age of Genocide. The book examines the consistent non-response of American leaders to genocide throughout the 20th century. Power argues this is due to a "failure of imagination" - that genocide is so horrific that leaders and the public choose to look away rather than confront it. However, the book review argues the reasons are more fundamental - stemming from failures in the Anglo-American legal system's moral perspective. This legal system is based on an "ethic of justice" that focuses on individual rights and self-interest over responsibilities to prevent mass violence and protect others. The review will explore how an "ethic of care" perspective
This document summarizes the philosophies of Jean-Paul Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir and their influence on modern culture. It discusses how Sartre rejected God and his father, viewing man as having absolute freedom. De Beauvoir built on this to argue that femininity is inferior and the maternal instinct must be destroyed. Together they attacked the union of man and woman. This document argues their philosophy was synthesized into the birth control pill, allowing women to approximate men's freedom, leading to profound cultural changes. It traces the pill's development and testing on women. The conclusion is that thought shapes culture in deeper ways than realized.
The document discusses the four types of homicide: excusable, felonious, justifiable, and praiseworthy. Excusable homicide involves killing with legal authorization from authorities, such as for law enforcement. Felonious homicide is intentional killing without legal justification, like murder. Justifiable homicide includes cases of self-defense or accidental death. Praiseworthy homicide is when a group approves of a killing, such as of a hated leader. In conclusion, the document outlines the four "supreme dictators of the crime world" or categories of homicide.
I have a Dream Analysis by Martin Luther Kingeiramespi07
King's "I Have a Dream" speech calls for racial equality and desegregation in America. He references Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation to establish his credibility on issues of racial justice. King uses rhetorical devices like metaphors and biblical references to appeal to the emotions and beliefs of his audience. He also employs logical analogies to make compelling arguments that America has failed to uphold its principles of equality and inalienable rights for black citizens. The speech envisions a future where people of all races can live as brothers united in freedom.
This document summarizes the development of scientific theories around non-heterosexual orientations from the 19th century onward. Early scientists proposed that homosexuality was a medical condition or sign of degeneration. Later theorists constructed homosexuality and certain identities as distinct human types or immutable biological categories. This led to the medicalization of non-heterosexual orientations and views of gay men as feminized and lesbians as masculinized.
Hacktivism 7: Epistemology and irregular warfarePeter Ludlow
The document discusses techniques for unconventional warfare and psychological operations (PSYOP) used to influence populations and undermine adversaries. It describes avoiding direct military confrontation and instead using propaganda, misinformation, sabotage, subversion and working with resistance groups to erode an enemy's power and will. The goal is to gain control of relevant populations through political, economic and psychological means rather than by conquering territory or enemy forces. PSYOP specifically aims to influence emotions, reasoning and ultimately the behavior of foreign groups and governments to support US objectives.
The Rising Police State - The New American Magazine Oct-7-2002miscott57
The 9-11 terrorist attacks were intended to provoke an overreaction from the U.S. government according to the article. The terrorists hope the government will implement oppressive police state measures that restrict civil liberties in response. This plays into the terrorists' strategy outlined in the Marxist-Leninist doctrine of using violence to destabilize the government and society. While the attacks were evil, they make sense from the terrorists' perspective of trying to undermine freedom and provoke authoritarian government crackdowns. The article argues the U.S. should avoid overreacting in ways that undermine constitutional freedoms and play into the terrorists' hands.
The document discusses reforms to the role of prosecutors and grand juries in light of controversies surrounding police killings of unarmed African American men Michael Brown and Eric Garner. It proposes three reforms that could address public concerns about prosecutorial bias and ensure grand juries properly execute their duties, while maintaining needed discretion and confidentiality. The document provides context on the killings and grand jury processes, and argues current proposals could be reactionary rather than useful.
This document summarizes and analyzes the complex issues surrounding prison literature and the case of Jack Henry Abbott. It discusses Abbott's troubled upbringing, time spent in the prison system from a young age, and his talented but unreliable writing. While his writings provide insights into prison culture and generated fame, his criminal history and instability raise questions. The document also examines Norman Mailer's role in advocating for Abbott and "culture worth risk," but notes Mailer's own volatile behaviors. It concludes prison literature must be carefully studied in full context of backgrounds and biases.
This document discusses Sigmund Freud and his influence as a "master of suspicion" according to Pope John Paul II. It provides biographical details on Freud and summarizes some of his key psychological concepts like the id, ego, and superego. It also discusses Freud's ideas around the Oedipus complex and his view of religion as emerging from the patricide and cannibalism of early humans. The document argues that modern culture has removed constraints on fulfilling instinctual drives as described by Freud and Marx. It presents data showing impacts like increased rates of depression, divorce, and unintended pregnancy as a result of abandoning traditional morality.
Este documento es un certificado que reconoce a Alejandra Vidal Orozco por haber obtenido el cuarto puesto en la Porrita Coopser 2015 en la Institución Educativa Nuestra Señora del Palmar. El director y la coordinadora expresan su orgullo por tener a Alejandra como estudiante y parte de su comunidad educativa. Se le otorga una medalla y diploma a la excelencia académica, y se felicita a su madre por su contribución familiar a la excelencia de Alejandra.
El documento resume los resultados de los estudiantes de la institución en las Pruebas Saber de 2015. 16 estudiantes obtuvieron la Beca Pilos por ubicarse entre los primeros 100 puestos y tener Sisbén 1 o 2, lo que les permite escoger su carrera universitaria gratis. Se felicita a las estudiantes ganadoras de la beca y a aquellas que se ubicaron entre los primeros 100 puestos. Se incluye una tabla con los nombres y puestos de las estudiantes.
Sean Penn has a history of supporting anti-American dictators and groups. He has interviewed Hugo Chavez of Venezuela, Fidel Castro of Cuba, and Raul Castro. Penn also defended Chavez after his death. Additionally, Penn met with Saddam Hussein's deputy in Iraq and criticized the US invasion of Iraq. Penn has ties to Iran and helped secure the release of two American hikers imprisoned there. He has also expressed support for Argentina over the Falkland Islands, been photographed with the Emir of Qatar, and promoted pro-refugee stances, which support the Muslim Brotherhood's agenda. Penn uses his celebrity to promote anti-Western views and support authoritarian rulers and groups opposed to US interests.
This document provides an outline and introduction for a dissertation on the Cambridge spy ring. It discusses the key players that will be covered, including Kim Philby, Anthony Blunt, and Donald Maclean. It also summarizes some of the sources that will be analyzed, such as Philby's memoir and books about Philby and Blunt. The introduction aims to clarify the topics and observations that will be made in the dissertation.
This document summarizes the experiences of African Americans who migrated north in large numbers between 1945-1970, escaping racism and violence in the South. It describes how they faced continued racism and struggled to build communities in northern cities, but also had new opportunities, like better jobs, education, the right to vote, and the ability to publicly express anger about injustice. The growth of genres like rhythm and blues, bebop, and gospel music reflected the changes and protests occurring in the Black community during this Great Migration and period after World War II.
Global Patriarchal Christian White Supremacy & the Road to the U.S. Capitol I...WarrenJBlumenfeld
The Stockholm-based International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance put the U.S. on a list of “backsliding democracies” in its November 2021 report. “The United States, the bastion of global democracy, fell victim to authoritarian tendencies itself,” the report found. Dr. Blumenfeld's presentation addresses some of the historical global roots of fascism and the social cleavages giving rise to anti-democratic leaders, which set the context for the January 6, 2021 Capitol Insurrection in the U.S.
The South may have lost the Civil War, but they won the culture war. The South was able to convince many of the Lost Cause myth, that somehow the Southern causes was a noble cause, that the Civil War was not fought over the issue of slavery, that the Civil War was fought over state’s rights, and that Southerners were benevolent masters whose slaves accepted their lot in life happily. Furthermore, the history of Reconstruction where blacks gained civil liberties and voting rights equal to whites was seen as a dark time in American history, that blacks showed themselves to be totally incapable of citizenship, utterly incapable to hold public office, manipulated by corrupt Yankee carpetbaggers and traitorous Southern scalawags.
One of the first historians to challenge this view was WEB Dubois. His history, Black Reconstruction, argued that blacks were able to make great strides during Reconstruction, and that Reconstruction was a bright, promising era for democracy. Although Reconstruction faced daunting problems, great strides were made in race relations, education, public health, and in establishing fair and just governments across the South, in spite of the rising racial violence caused by the KKK and similar groups, often aided by Southern sheriffs. These gains were reversed by the Redemptionists after the end of Reconstruction, robbing the blacks of their voting rights, allowing the South to build the Jim Crow system of racial violence and discrimination and subjugation that would last until the Civil Rights era.
Please view our blog on WEB Dubois:
http://www.seekingvirtueandwisdom.com/refuting-the-lost-cause-black-reconstruction-by-web-dubois/
Please support our channel, purchase from Amazon, we receive affiliate commission:
Black Reconstruction in America, 1860-1880, by WEB Dubois
https://amzn.to/3rZHpH0
Please support our efforts, be a patron, at:
https://www.patreon.com/seekingvirtueandwisdom
Patrons can participate in online Zoom discussions of draft presentations we prepare for future YouTube videos.
This document discusses the lack of judgment in modern society, especially regarding acts of torture committed by the US government. It argues that without judgment, a society loses its sense of justice. While media outlets avoided using the word "torture" to describe interrogation techniques, and the Obama administration showed no interest in prosecuting torturers, judgment is necessary to affirm that certain actions like torture are wrong and should be punished. The author argues that acts of judgment, like Arendt's condemnation of Eichmann, are important to assert a common sense of justice and truth in a relativistic world that lacks judgment. The increasing rarity of jury trials is also eroding an important space for citizens to practice judgment.
Ethan Baxter is a college student studying computer science who also has a secret identity as the superhero Yellow Star. He befriends fellow student Patrick Lillard, who is also a superhero known as Nuclear. They team up to battle supervillains threatening their city. Ethan also meets Blake Berlinski, whose superhero alter-ego is Madame Maroon. Together with Patrick, they work to stop villains like Cobra Man, Dr. Benjamin Barraro, Corpsicle, Pulsar, and Ultra Cyborg from harming citizens.
The document provides an overview of the Cullen Report from 2017-2019, which investigates the suppression of knowledge about youth. It discusses evidence that authorities have targeted the author and repressed his reporting through intimidation and detainment. Key points covered include the lack of transparency around the author's aging parent's death, accusations of entrapment by police against those advocating for free speech, and evidence that systems worldwide are repressing important realities about youth that threaten national security if not addressed.
George Jackson was a revolutionary Black nationalist imprisoned in San Quentin for over a decade. He became politicized in prison and emerged as a powerful voice and author. His growing influence and the trial of the Soledad Brothers threatened the prison system. On August 21, 1971, authorities at San Quentin assassinated George Jackson, claiming he tried to escape with a gun. However, their story was full of inconsistencies, and the gun was later found to have been planted by the FBI as part of the COINTELPRO program, indicating direct involvement in Jackson's murder. George Jackson's assassination was meant to silence his revolutionary voice and ideas.
A failure of perspective moral assumptions and genocideSpaceX
This book review summarizes Samantha Power's book "A Problem from Hell": America and the Age of Genocide. The book examines the consistent non-response of American leaders to genocide throughout the 20th century. Power argues this is due to a "failure of imagination" - that genocide is so horrific that leaders and the public choose to look away rather than confront it. However, the book review argues the reasons are more fundamental - stemming from failures in the Anglo-American legal system's moral perspective. This legal system is based on an "ethic of justice" that focuses on individual rights and self-interest over responsibilities to prevent mass violence and protect others. The review will explore how an "ethic of care" perspective
This document summarizes the philosophies of Jean-Paul Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir and their influence on modern culture. It discusses how Sartre rejected God and his father, viewing man as having absolute freedom. De Beauvoir built on this to argue that femininity is inferior and the maternal instinct must be destroyed. Together they attacked the union of man and woman. This document argues their philosophy was synthesized into the birth control pill, allowing women to approximate men's freedom, leading to profound cultural changes. It traces the pill's development and testing on women. The conclusion is that thought shapes culture in deeper ways than realized.
The document discusses the four types of homicide: excusable, felonious, justifiable, and praiseworthy. Excusable homicide involves killing with legal authorization from authorities, such as for law enforcement. Felonious homicide is intentional killing without legal justification, like murder. Justifiable homicide includes cases of self-defense or accidental death. Praiseworthy homicide is when a group approves of a killing, such as of a hated leader. In conclusion, the document outlines the four "supreme dictators of the crime world" or categories of homicide.
I have a Dream Analysis by Martin Luther Kingeiramespi07
King's "I Have a Dream" speech calls for racial equality and desegregation in America. He references Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation to establish his credibility on issues of racial justice. King uses rhetorical devices like metaphors and biblical references to appeal to the emotions and beliefs of his audience. He also employs logical analogies to make compelling arguments that America has failed to uphold its principles of equality and inalienable rights for black citizens. The speech envisions a future where people of all races can live as brothers united in freedom.
This document summarizes the development of scientific theories around non-heterosexual orientations from the 19th century onward. Early scientists proposed that homosexuality was a medical condition or sign of degeneration. Later theorists constructed homosexuality and certain identities as distinct human types or immutable biological categories. This led to the medicalization of non-heterosexual orientations and views of gay men as feminized and lesbians as masculinized.
Hacktivism 7: Epistemology and irregular warfarePeter Ludlow
The document discusses techniques for unconventional warfare and psychological operations (PSYOP) used to influence populations and undermine adversaries. It describes avoiding direct military confrontation and instead using propaganda, misinformation, sabotage, subversion and working with resistance groups to erode an enemy's power and will. The goal is to gain control of relevant populations through political, economic and psychological means rather than by conquering territory or enemy forces. PSYOP specifically aims to influence emotions, reasoning and ultimately the behavior of foreign groups and governments to support US objectives.
The Rising Police State - The New American Magazine Oct-7-2002miscott57
The 9-11 terrorist attacks were intended to provoke an overreaction from the U.S. government according to the article. The terrorists hope the government will implement oppressive police state measures that restrict civil liberties in response. This plays into the terrorists' strategy outlined in the Marxist-Leninist doctrine of using violence to destabilize the government and society. While the attacks were evil, they make sense from the terrorists' perspective of trying to undermine freedom and provoke authoritarian government crackdowns. The article argues the U.S. should avoid overreacting in ways that undermine constitutional freedoms and play into the terrorists' hands.
The document discusses reforms to the role of prosecutors and grand juries in light of controversies surrounding police killings of unarmed African American men Michael Brown and Eric Garner. It proposes three reforms that could address public concerns about prosecutorial bias and ensure grand juries properly execute their duties, while maintaining needed discretion and confidentiality. The document provides context on the killings and grand jury processes, and argues current proposals could be reactionary rather than useful.
This document summarizes and analyzes the complex issues surrounding prison literature and the case of Jack Henry Abbott. It discusses Abbott's troubled upbringing, time spent in the prison system from a young age, and his talented but unreliable writing. While his writings provide insights into prison culture and generated fame, his criminal history and instability raise questions. The document also examines Norman Mailer's role in advocating for Abbott and "culture worth risk," but notes Mailer's own volatile behaviors. It concludes prison literature must be carefully studied in full context of backgrounds and biases.
This document discusses Sigmund Freud and his influence as a "master of suspicion" according to Pope John Paul II. It provides biographical details on Freud and summarizes some of his key psychological concepts like the id, ego, and superego. It also discusses Freud's ideas around the Oedipus complex and his view of religion as emerging from the patricide and cannibalism of early humans. The document argues that modern culture has removed constraints on fulfilling instinctual drives as described by Freud and Marx. It presents data showing impacts like increased rates of depression, divorce, and unintended pregnancy as a result of abandoning traditional morality.
Este documento es un certificado que reconoce a Alejandra Vidal Orozco por haber obtenido el cuarto puesto en la Porrita Coopser 2015 en la Institución Educativa Nuestra Señora del Palmar. El director y la coordinadora expresan su orgullo por tener a Alejandra como estudiante y parte de su comunidad educativa. Se le otorga una medalla y diploma a la excelencia académica, y se felicita a su madre por su contribución familiar a la excelencia de Alejandra.
El documento resume los resultados de los estudiantes de la institución en las Pruebas Saber de 2015. 16 estudiantes obtuvieron la Beca Pilos por ubicarse entre los primeros 100 puestos y tener Sisbén 1 o 2, lo que les permite escoger su carrera universitaria gratis. Se felicita a las estudiantes ganadoras de la beca y a aquellas que se ubicaron entre los primeros 100 puestos. Se incluye una tabla con los nombres y puestos de las estudiantes.
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Este documento resume la información de la IE Nuestra Señora del Palmar, incluyendo sus sedes en el Liceo Femenino, Niña María y Jesús Obrero. También celebra los logros deportivos de la selección Colombia y de los estudiantes Ana Llian Muños y Wilder Sánchez del colegio. Su objetivo final es promover el compromiso de mostrar la grandeza del colegio en el 2015.
This document proposes a micro hydel power generation system that uses the kinetic energy of rainwater flowing off a building roof to generate electricity. The system includes a water turbine connected to an alternator to produce alternating current, batteries to store the generated power, and an inverter to convert the stored power to alternating current to power AC/DC loads. The system aims to provide a reliable power source for rural areas prone to power failures in a cost-effective manner using readily available rainwater.
La institución educativa Nuestra Señora del Palmar tiene varias sedes que ofrecen clases en las mañanas y tardes, incluyendo las sedes de Jesús Obrero, Liceo Femenino y Niña María.
Este documento presenta la propuesta de reestructuración del Proyecto Educativo Institucional de la Institución Educativa Teresa Calderón de Lasso y su programa de educación para jóvenes y adultos en jornada de fin de semana. Incluye un diagnóstico de la situación actual de la institución y sus cuatro sedes, así como una reseña histórica. El objetivo es actualizar el PEI para responder mejor a las necesidades de los estudiantes y la comunidad educativa de acuerdo con las nuevas políticas educativas nacionales.
El grupo de investigación "JPCOLORS" en la Institución Educativa Juan Pablo II está llevando a cabo un proyecto para extraer pigmentos naturales de origen vegetal como frutos, raíces, hojas y tallos de plantas autóctonas libres de químicos. Los estudiantes extraen pigmentos rojo, amarillo y naranja de achote, zanahoria y remolacha para usarlos en la elaboración de papel reciclado y realizar trabajos artísticos contribuyendo a la conservación del medio ambiente. El proyect
El documento proporciona los detalles de contacto repetidos de la Fundación Redes y Huellas, incluyendo su dirección, números de teléfono y correo electrónico.
A tenuous epidermis covers reality. Above the surface, we tell ourselves what we experience is valid. Below this thin skin, awaits truth.
Cookie cutter houses on neatly-ordered streets — which look the same, because they are the same. Still, we pretend we're being unique.
Soldiers who profess individuality, yet have identical haircuts, wear matching clothes and march in lockstep.
Humans on Earth exist in Delusionville, unaware they've no idea what reality is.
"You take the blue pill, the story ends, you wake up in your bed and believe whatever you want to believe. You take the red pill, you stay in Wonderland, and [we] show you how deep the rabbit hole goes.
Remember, all [we're] offering is the truth; nothing more."
Informe de pasantía doctoral cardenas centrowebmasteriensp
El Lic. Arley Gonzalez Saavedra realizó una pasantía doctoral de 9 al 27 de mayo en la Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica para establecer contacto con investigadores trabajando en líneas de investigación relacionadas a su tesis sobre la enseñanza de la geografía en Colombia de 1825 a 1869, y para compartir su proyecto de investigación con la comunidad académica internacional. Durante la pasantía, el Lic. Gonzalez consultó varias bibliotecas y archivos, recibió asesoría de varios profesores e investigadores, asist
Holcim India Investments - Mergers & Acquisitions | Strategic Investment | St...CA. Naman Khanna
This document analyzes Holcim Group's interests in India and various merger and acquisition strategies. It details Holcim Group's pre-scheme ownership structure of Ambuja Cements and ACC. The proposed scheme involves Ambuja acquiring Holcim India and issuing new shares to Holcim Mauritius, increasing Holcim Group's stake in Ambuja to 61.21%. Alternate strategies analyzed are Holcim India acquiring Ambuja and ACC, Holcim Group increasing its ACC stake, and a plain merger of Holcim India into Ambuja. The proposed scheme is expected to generate synergy savings of Rs. 900 crore annually and further optimize the group structure for growth.
El documento habla sobre la Institución Educativa Nuestra Señora del Palmar (IENSPALMAR) y sus tres sedes: Liceo Femenino, Niña María y Jesús Obrero. También celebra los logros deportivos de la selección Colombia y de dos estudiantes de la IENSPALMAR, Ana Llian Muños y Wilder Sánchez.
Este documento presenta la resolución rectoral de la Institución Educativa María Antonia Penagos en Palmira, Colombia, en la cual se adopta el proceso de matrícula oficial para el año lectivo 2017 establecido por la Secretaría de Educación Municipal. Se detallan los procedimientos de inscripción, asignación de cupos y matrícula para estudiantes nuevos y antiguos, así como la oferta de cupos disponibles por grado.
Los niños de transición de la sede Jesús Obrero visitaron el zoológico de Cali el 18 de marzo de 2016. La entrada al zoológico fue un premio obtenido por la participación del profesor Winston Azza en un concurso. Los niños pudieron disfrutar de la naturaleza del parque y apreciar de cerca los hábitats de las diferentes especies.
Este documento describe un proyecto de aula que tiene como objetivo motivar el pensamiento crítico en estudiantes sobre el conflicto armado y postconflicto en Colombia. El proyecto propone dedicar las últimas semanas de clase de ética y valores a la reflexión sobre el postconflicto a través de imágenes. Los resultados muestran que los estudiantes tienen dos enfoques: uno conceptual que define y caracteriza el postconflicto, y otro crítico que cuestiona el postconflicto como un proceso político y social que afecta a víctimas
“Luke Embrace Your Destiny” is a sermon written by Rev. Tony Williams a longtime friend and Holy Cross College brother which he delivered on Sunday, January 20th 2019 at First Calvary Baptist Church 400 Long St., in Salisbury, NC 28144 to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s 90th birthday.
This document proposes establishing a new democratic system called "World People Power" to replace capitalist systems. It discusses the founding of the US democratic system and notes that democracy is at risk of failure or corruption. It argues that current US political and economic systems are dominated by wealthy elites and fail to uphold democratic values. A new approach is needed that strengthens democratic principles and popular sovereignty.
This document proposes establishing a new democratic system called World LoD to replace capitalist systems and prioritize bettering humanity. It discusses the founding of the US democratic system and notes that democracy can devolve into despotism if people become corrupt. The document also warns of issues like violence, gun deaths, and the outsized influence of wealthy elites in politics. It calls for democratic dialogue and union of the people to realize the promise of democracy established in the US Constitution.
This document argues that the civil rights movement cannot be defined as only occurring between 1954 and 1968. It references writings and petitions from the 19th century demonstrating appeals for racial equality and critiques of American hypocrisy regarding its proclaimed ideals of freedom and democracy. The document asserts that the movement was driven by a fight for human rights and dignity, not just civil rights, and that this struggle endured for centuries through oppression, violence and lack of basic safety for African Americans. Limiting the movement to only a few decades ignores centuries of relevant history and the lived experiences of suffering under the system of segregation and racial discrimination.
This document summarizes a presentation given on the science behind racial inequalities in the legal system. It discusses how black lives were valued during slavery through mechanisms like the 3/5 compromise and the Fugitive Slave Act. It examines how pseudoscience was used to justify slavery and argues that current issues stem from a failure to reconcile the end of the Civil War and address racial inequities. The presentation suggests exploring the historical context of racial issues to better understand current problems and their solutions.
Malcolm X's autobiography illustrates his life journey and aims to impress upon readers the need to be self-reliant and break social constraints. It was co-written by Malcolm X and published in 1965 by Grove Press during the civil rights movement. The autobiography details Malcolm's experiences growing up in Nebraska and Michigan, his time in prison which led him to join the Nation of Islam, and his later split from that group.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his iconic "I Have a Dream" speech in 1963 calling for freedom and equality for all. While progress has been made, racism remains a problem in the US and worldwide in various forms. Racial profiling and hate crimes still occur regularly in America. Fear and ignorance often drive racism by causing people to act in ways outside their character against those they do not understand due to their race or ethnicity. True equality will be achieved not just by equal rights but when race is no longer a factor in how people are judged or treated.
A Reading Of Ta-Nehisi Coates Quot The First White President QuotJim Webb
The summary analyzes Ta-Nehisi Coates' essay "The First White President" which argues that Donald Trump's election marked the first true white president as a response to Barack Obama being the first black president. The document discusses Coates' argument that Trump empowered himself through "whiteness" and that "whiteness" is an identity that has been denied but could be recognized as a form of empowerment. However, the document argues that Trump's power came more from his individuality as a businessman and entertainer, rather than solely from his whiteness. It concludes that all forms of identity politics can potentially empower or disempower individuals depending on power relations.
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This document summarizes and critiques the concept of the social contract as outlined by Jean-Jacques Rousseau in 1762. It argues that citizens have never explicitly agreed to give up their freedoms and live under government rule, as purported by the idea of tacit consent in the social contract. The document claims the social contract is a weak justification for why people comply with government control over their lives.
The Declaration of Independence declares "all men are created equal."
So, the women aren't equal?!
Even though "all men are created equal," government gave itself the "right" to collect taxes from us, but forbade us from doing the same to it. Adios, "equality."
Folks sue the government all the time, expecting justice, even though every court in the "country" is run by the bureaucracy.
You consider yourself an independent thinker, yet go to work simply because everybody else is doing it. Not only that, you spend the majority of your existence working, never asking who created work, why you feel the need to engage in it, if it's necessary, etc., etc., etc.
Face it, this game's more rigged than World Trade Center Buildings 1, 2 and 7. Not only aren't we playing with a full deck, we've allowed the dealer to steal the cards.
Take back reality, just this one hand, and shuffle yourself some truth. The cat ain't only outta the bag on this one, the bag's gone.
A Letter to Mom and Dad:
Thank you for bringing me — an innocent life — into a paradigm in which you're vassals…thereby making me an instant slave.
Thanks for subjecting me to potential nuclear annihilation every moment of my existence.
Much gratitude for forcing me into brainwashing camps innocuously named "schools."
All my appreciation for not doing your research, and pitting me in a perpetual battle for my life.
Mucho amore,
Every human comprising the common populace.
If you're aware of what's real, you're fuckin' furious. You watch your life being stolen from you day by day, hour by hour, minute by minute. I'll never experience what it's like to live. The closest I'll get is when I'm plugged into another human being.
I am Hugh Mungus — the fuck junky — and I'm livid.
Fuck the nightclubs, slot machines and shows! The real Vegas adventures occur in swing clubs, hotel rooms and private homes.
You can lose a tooth and wake up with a tiger in your toilet, or hump 800 women in two years. Choose the former, and your soul will starve like a vegan trapped in a butcher shop. Why choke on the thought-inhibiting crumbs this system offers, when you can thrive?
From corn cob dildos, to guys with two dicks, the human condition is captured here.
Teeming with truth, this book is strawberry-flavored cum ― easy to swallow, but not for everyone.
WWBHSA911?: What Would Bill Hicks Say About 9/11?hughmungus
Consider the insanity of our situation: We've enough nuclear weapons to destroy our species on this planet thousands of times over. We elect one person to determine when, and if, these armaments should be used.
What if that individual:
A) secretly hates us?
B) is suicidal?
C) is insane?
D) is any combination of the above?
Are we really stupid enough to believe humans can survive forever, moments from nuclear annihilation?
Understand something: It's been bottom of the ninth, two outs and two strikes, since we developed enough atomic weaponry to obliterate ourselves over 60 years ago. That said, no team in history has ever avoided strike three.
To quote the movie War Games: "The only winning move is not to play." Which begs the obvious question: "Then why have nukes in the first place?"
From the WWBHSA911? blog comes further insight into reality.
This document discusses how humanity is addicted to money in the same way others are addicted to drugs. It argues money addiction is the most dangerous as it has led to environmental destruction and near extinction. However, money addiction is not treated as an addiction and those who amass wealth are idolized. It claims money is not really needed for survival and money addiction was taught through brainwashing. To solve problems, we must stop believing in authority and the concept of money.
"An evil exists that threatens every man, woman and child of this great nation. We must take steps to ensure our domestic security and protect our homeland."
Bush? Nope. Obama? Could easily be both, but that one's Hitler.
Whether it's the SS of the Schutzstaffel, or that of Social Security, it's all the same. From Adolf's "homeland" to the United States' Homeland Security, nothing changes.
In the book 1984, Oceania lobbed missiles onto its own people, speciously blaming enemies the populace couldn't see. From a false flag attack on the Reichstag, to the blatant inside job of 9/11, it's the same shit steak drowned in Bernays Sauce.
In the words of Bill Hicks: "All governments are liars and murderers."
To quote John Kenneth Galbraith: "Under capitalism, man exploits man. Under communism, it's just the opposite."
Unraveled 3: When the Fabric of "Reality" Tears to Pieceshughmungus
DO NOT READ this book, should you be addicted to living your fantasy existence.
If you’re a history teacher, use of this publication as curriculum will result in termination.
Less popular than a Christmas light salesman at the Wailing Wall, the Unraveled series — in movie form — would be direct-to-video.
People go crazy constantly. When was the last time you heard of anyone going sane? If everything you believed was lies, wouldn’t enlightenment regarding the truth mean a trip into sanity?
Should you hate this tome, who cares? Akin to an emerging turd, there’s another one coming out.
Unraveled 2: When the Fabric of "Reality" Rips to Shredshughmungus
Barack Obama: winner of the Nobel Peace Prize. Barack Obama: individual who extended two wars, after asserting he'd end both. Barack Obama: culpable of starting a third conflict, as well as a fourth.
How loose is the criteria for winning a peace prize these days?! Face facts: Obama's responsible for countless more deaths than Jeffrey Dahmer, yet one is venerated, while the other is vilified.
That being said, the Nobel Peace Prize was created by Alfred Nobel — a renowned weapons manufacturer, and the inventor of dynamite. Hence, there goes any harmony associated with that trophy.
Reality: It has nothing to do with the Pope, GDP — any other confusing acronym — bank accounts, nor what you’ve been taught in school. You’ve been lied to. What’s more, you’ve been lied to by those you’ve trusted most; i.e. politicians, priests and professors.
Wanna know what’s real? Bite down on this bitter pill.
Unraveled: When the Fabric of "Reality" Comes Aparthughmungus
Truth, akin to a bloated body, always floats to the surface, no matter how hard you try to drown it.
During the ‘70s, the Six Million Dollar Man was superhuman. In 2018 — given the cost of medical expenses — Colonel Steve Austin’s implants would be constructed of tinfoil, recycled anal lube and Scotch tape.
Why do the majority of peace officers carry guns?
If God is all-knowing, how come folks are praying, asking him to change his mind?
More than 11 years: That’s how long you’ll spend at a place you would never venture to, if you weren’t getting paid — should you work 40 hours a week from the ages of 18 to 65. Yet, you’re thankful you’re not a slave, and reside in the “land of the free.”
You don’t live in reality. Chances are, you never have. Read on — if you dare — as the fibers of “fact“ unravel.
"Shoot a machine gun!"
"Throw some axes!!"
"Dine in pitch blackness!!!"
Vegas is a drug, and Don Keedik was mainlining it. The goal: 200 women. The time frame: five months. The place: Sin City.
Armed with a slingshot, Don battled warriors brandishing intercontinental ballistic missiles. The only two weapons in Keedik's arsenal were an understanding of the truth, and a nine inch cock. Reality in his back pocket, his dick in his front, he hit the battlefield of bliss limping, but refused to quit until he reached his objective.
"Cheryl's a big fan of the large ones," hubby declared, sporting a T-shirt promulgating: "And on the eighth day, God created Walmart."
I'd surmised Cheryl was the wife currently eyeing my erection.
"Does he have a name?" the horny hussy queried, gazing down at my member.
"Myback."
"M― Myback?" A stare more blank than the scoreboard for a Special Olympics football team sent to the Super Bowl.
"Would you like to massage Myback?"
Even if she'd had less intent on touching me than a devoted couch potato does a free weight set, it was enough of an ice breaker to have kept the Titanic from sinking.
"Look at her," hubby again chimed in, like a grandfather clock striking the hour. "She's in heaven, son. She loves that monster cock of yours!"
Akin to a sight impaired man completing successful Lasik surgery, I ruminated, "I can see!"
Outfitted with a nine inch dick and a dream, Hugh Mungus scorches a trail through the searing desert, revealing reality — exactly what humanity needs to awaken from thousands of years of slumber.
Porn: It's the most viewed subject on the Internet. Thus, almost everybody's watching it. After all, it can't be just one dude, in his basement, responsible for such a stat.
While perusing the wanton waves of the Web, you've realized not all of these "prurient performers," in the videos you're drooling over, are pros. Hence, you've asked yourself: "How can I engage in what they're doing, and thus get laid like, well, porn stars?"
The answers to the above question reside in this book, as well as the There's No "E" in Horny series. Allow Hugh Mungus — two decade veteran of the swing scene — to show you how to hook-up with one new woman, every other day, for the rest of your life.
This document is a summary of the book "The Red Pill 2" which discusses exposing the "owners" that secretly control humanity similar to how the "Great Pirates" controlled populations in the past. It describes how the Great Pirates had advanced ship-building technology that allowed them to travel the world, knowing it was round, and control populations by assigning kings to rule in their absence. The document argues that a similar "Breakaway Group" may now exist that has advanced far beyond mainstream technology and controls society in hidden ways today through financial systems and mass media. It advocates for moving to a new system without money or ownership where resources are shared freely by all.
Destinations Across Paranormal America 3hughmungus
The same people who maintain it’s crazy to investigate the paranormal often purchase countless books on How to Eliminate Clutter…thereby creating more clutter.
Many folks who belittle the existence of UFOs typically take prescription drugs with far more detrimental side effects than the maladies they’re made to cure.
It’s insane to research the unknown, and yet it makes sense to let it all ride on some snake oil salesman who wants you to drink his blood, and claims he can turn water into wine.
Have a desire to explore the extraordinary? Go for it! After all, so did every person on the planet who ever invented anything.
Destinations Across Paranormal America 2hughmungus
This document provides an introduction to and summaries of several paranormal locations across America mentioned in the book "Destinations Across Paranormal America 2". The first location summarized is Fantasma Colorado in Arizona, about sightings in 1883 of a mysterious red camel and its decomposing rider that trampled people. The second location is Ong's Hat in New Jersey, describing the legendary story of twins Frank and Althea Dobbs who discovered a portal to an alternate dimension there in the 1970s while part of a commune called the Institute of Chaos Studies.
Drunk and belligerent, journalist, ex-flair bartender and former porn actor, Hugh Mungus, traverses the highways of America in search of the unexplained.
Armed with an endless supply of bourbon, Hugh hunts for the secret to immortality, tests out a gravity defying staircase, digs for interred aliens and quests to uncover a race of giant humans.
If you've ever wondered where the purported haunted houses are, or how to reach the nearest UFO landing site, let Destinations Across Paranormal America help you get there.
When it comes to life, most people are more lost than a hooker’s virginity.
How does a man often mistaken for one of the Lollipop Kids in The Wizard of Oz have more sex than the entire cast of Debbie Does Dallas? To all you “ordinary” guys out there, this should offer a shining ray of hope. Wanna know what it takes to thrive in the adult arena? Read on.
Barry Manilow will become the new lead singer for death metal icon Goatwhore before this publication sells a million copies.
If you were alive when the original Die Hard was in theaters, you’re old enough to read this book.
With all the self-help publications in print these days, it won’t be long before The Idiot’s Guide to Breathing hits a bookstore near you. Only idiots buy Idiot’s Guides. It says so right there in the title. When it comes to getting laid, nobody needs an instruction manual.
Take it from Hugh Mungus — a veteran of the swinging scene, with over 3,000 notches on his bedpost. Shorter than a direct flight from El Segundo to Playa del Rey, and less attractive than the thought of Abe Vigoda exercising nude, Hugh’s sexual arsenal was never fully stocked. Yet, if he can excel in the coliseum of coital cavorting, anyone can.
There’s No “E” in Horny, and all its volumes, will offer helpful hints to “hooking up.” More importantly, though, you’ll learn a light-hearted attitude is all a person needs when it comes to casual sex.
Hugh Mungus hasn’t had a date in a decade. How is it then he’s managed to hook up with over 1,000 women during that period?
From the front lines of fornication comes a book as anticipated as liverwurst-flavored Coke; a publication less successful than Macauley Culkin’s acting career as an adult; a manual more useless than opening a GAP in a nudist colony. An insider’s perspective for the single male swinger.
You’re smart. You don’t require some motivational speaker who sees you as nothing more than a paycheck telling you how to “hook-up.” Should you be curious as to what it’s like on the other side of the wall at your local hump haven, though, pick up a copy of There’s No “E” in Horny.
How to Manage Your Lost Opportunities in Odoo 17 CRMCeline George
Odoo 17 CRM allows us to track why we lose sales opportunities with "Lost Reasons." This helps analyze our sales process and identify areas for improvement. Here's how to configure lost reasons in Odoo 17 CRM
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
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7. This book is dedicated
to those who question.
More importantly, this book
is dedicated to those who
don’t question, in hopes
they may soon start.
8.
9. “JusttheFacts,Man.JusttheFacts.”
Introduction 1
Abraham Lincoln: Racist? 5
God Commands Us to Murder, Rape and Steal 11
Heroin: The Other Wonder Drug 21
Marky Mark’s Third Nip 23
The Man Who Ate an Entire Airplane 25
A Day the U.S. Nuked Itself 27
The One and Only Emperor of the United States 31
Got a Bicycle Key? Let’s Activate a British Nuke 35
The Continental U.S. Has Been Bombed By Enemy Forces 37
Did Boston Corbett Have the Balls to Kill John Wilkes Booth? 43
Apophis: Deadly Asteroid Headed Toward Earth 47
One Night in the Life of D.B. Cooper 55
Astronauts Grow Taller in Space 63
A Day We Were Mere Minutes From Nuclear Annihilation 65
The Father of the U.S. Space Program Was a Nazi 69
Bird-Eating Spiders 75
10. Saddam Hussein? Key to the City? What the Fuck—?! 79
Are There Still Bodies Atop Mount Everest? 81
Hot Sun, Cool Facts 85
The Nuclear Bomb in Your Backyard 87
Epilogue 91
Bibliography 93
About the Author 107
Author’s Note 113
11. 1
Introduction
The truth is harder to come by than a handjob admin-
istered with sandpaper gloves.
Read? Gimme a break. Read facts?! No fucking way!
Trash that Melatonin, Restoril and Valerian Root! En-
roll in a high school history course. It's a guaranteed
remedy for insomnia.
We all know textbooks are as dry and unsavory as the
sex life of a morbidly obese centenarian with a raging
case of Herpes Simplex 10. So, why do educational in-
stitutions keep usin' 'em?
For your sake, I’ll make this introduction the perfect
porn actress — short and sweet.
Everything is subjective. Case in point, most of hu-
manity, the author included, views Hitler as a mon-
ster. To Eva Braun and a handful of Nazi officers,
though, ol' Adolf was just another fun-lovin' dude, on
the trail of a hot meal and a decent piece of ass.
12. What’s to Stop an Atheist From Lying on the Witness Stand? 2
Point being, although the facts within this book are
true, the way in which you interpret them is your bus-
iness. All topics herein have been meticulously re-
searched, and ample resources have been provided by
which you can conduct your own investigations.
What follows is the result of thousands of E-mails,
carefully crafted and sent to all three of the author’s
friends. Since my head is thicker than the blast doors
at Cheyenne Mountain, it only took me five years to
realize my Internet acquaintances could give a rat’s
ass whether or not their own government had drop-
ped live nuclear bombs on them.
My numerous Facebook postings concerning an aster-
oid the size of the Rose Bowl hurtling toward Earth,
were overshadowed by online pals diligently attempt-
ing to determine which Michael Jackson song best re-
presented their personality. I chuckle at it now, even
though it remains quite disturbing.
Let's be honest. The majority of people are nonplus-
sed when it comes to the truth. Moreover, most indi-
viduals will claw tooth and nail to remain so.
13. Introduction 3
What's to Stop an Atheist From Lying on the Witness
Stand? takes a different path.
Things are rarely what you've been led to believe. I’m
hopeful you'll question all you're told, including the
information herein. Via questioning comes research.
Through research comes knowledge.
I’m not lookin' to overturn the proverbial apple cart
with this book, but if the fruit's rotten, I ain’t eatin’
any more pies made from it.
Feel free to hang on to that high school history text,
though. You never know when you'll run out of kin-
dling, and need to start a decent fire.
Hugh Mungus
14.
15. 5
Abraham Lincoln: Racist?
"I will say then that I am not, nor ever have been
in favor of bringing about in any way the social
and political equality of the white and black rac-
es, that I am not nor ever have been in favor of mak-
ing voters or jurors of negroes, nor of qualifying
them to hold office, nor to intermarry with white
people; and I will say in addition to this that there
is a physical difference between the white and
black races which I believe will forever forbid the
two races living together on terms of social and
political equality. And inasmuch as they cannot so
live, while they do remain together there must be
the position of superior and inferior, and I as much
as any other man am in favor of having the supe-
rior position assigned to the white race."
— Abraham Lincoln (former President
of the United States)
These politicians love their run-on sentences, don't
they? Must get paid by the word.
Yes, this is an actual quote spoken by Abraham Lin-
coln. It was delivered during the famous Lincoln-
Douglas Debates of 1858 — an Illinois senatorial po-
lemic with Democratic Party nominee Stephen A.
Douglas.
16. What’s to Stop an Atheist From Lying on the Witness Stand? 6
During these verbal battles, the two combatants ar-
gued primarily over the subject of slavery. Douglas
appeared immovable in his belief of popular sover-
eignty, which would allow the individual states to de-
cide for themselves whether or not they endorsed
subjugation. Lincoln seemed opposed to the expan-
sion of slavery, but made numerous contradictory re-
marks when politically appropriate.
So, the above quote was uttered by the man who, in
1861, would be inaugurated as the official 16th Presi-
dent of the United States.
Thefreedictionary.com defines the word racist as "a
person with a prejudiced belief that one race is supe-
rior to others."
Merriam-Webster's online lexicon denotes racism as "a
belief that race is the primary determinant of human
traits and capacities and that racial differences pro-
duce an inherent superiority of a particular race."
Dictionary.com asserts racism is "the belief that races
have distinctive cultural characteristics determined by
17. Abraham Lincoln: Racist? 7
hereditary factors and that this endows some races
with an intrinsic superiority over others."
Via Lincoln's above quote, it does seem the 16th Pres-
ident of the U.S. was the epitome of what these ref-
erence sources define as a racist. Even more bizarre is
the fact that Lincoln is often referred to as the best
Commander-in-Chief in United States history. Check
out online listings of Top Ten U.S. Presidents. Lincoln
consistently ranks in the top three, most often first.
If you're of the opinion Abraham Lincoln was a racist,
and he's heralded as the best President of the United
States ever, what were the attributes of the worst? A
predilection for cannibalism? A penchant for serial kil-
ling? A desire to expose oneself in front of nursing
homes, while driving black cars on Sunday in Denver,
Colorado?
When you consider Lincoln's face has been immortal-
ized on South Dakota's Mount Rushmore, as well as
the U.S. penny and five dollar bill, the possibility of
Abe being a racist enters the domain of the surreal.
There are those who claim the societal norm in the
late 19th century was to be a supremacist. I don't dis-
18. What’s to Stop an Atheist From Lying on the Witness Stand? 8
pute your assertion. I’m solely attempting to under-
score the fact that high school history books portray
President Abraham Lincoln as a Commander-in-Chief
bound and determined to create equality between all
races. Perhaps a few more of Lincoln's quotes will
shed light upon his beliefs regarding bigotry.
"I have no purpose, directly or indirectly, to inter-
fere with the institution of slavery in the states
where it exists. I believe I have no lawful right to do
so, and I have no inclination to do so."
— Abraham Lincoln (The Lincoln-
Douglas Debates, 1858)
"I will add to this that I have never seen to my
knowledge a man, woman or child who was in fa-
vor of producing a perfect equality, social and po-
litical, between negroes and white men."
— Abraham Lincoln (The Lincoln-
Douglas Debates, 1858)
"My paramount object in this struggle [the Ameri-
can Civil War] is to save the Union, and is not ei-
ther to save or to destroy slavery. If I could save
the Union without freeing any slave, I would do it,
and if I could save it by freeing all the slaves I
would do it; and if I could save it by freeing some
and leaving others alone I would also do that.
19. Abraham Lincoln: Racist? 9
What I do about slavery, and the colored race, I do
because I believe it helps to save the Union..."
— President Abraham Lincoln (in a letter to
Horace Greeley, August 22, 1862)
You can uncover most of that last one at the Lincoln
Memorial, itself. Bizarre, huh? Well, George Lopez is
famous, and Mark Wahlberg has a third nipple, so
perhaps bizarre is simply subjective, these days.
“Judge Douglas has said to you that he has not
been able to get from me an answer to the ques-
tion whether I am in favor of negro citizenship.
So far as I know, the Judge never asked me the
question before. He shall have no occasion to ever
ask it again, for I tell him very frankly that I am
not in favor of negro citizenship.”
— Abraham Lincoln (The Lincoln-
Douglas Debates, 1858)
"Now my opinion is that the different States have
the power to make a negro a citizen under the Con-
stitution of the United States if they choose. The
Dred Scott decision decides that they have not
that power. If the State of Illinois had that power
I should be opposed to the exercise of it.”
— Abraham Lincoln (The Lincoln-
Douglas Debates, 1858)
20. What’s to Stop an Atheist From Lying on the Witness Stand? 10
Upon inauguration as President, one of Lincoln's ini-
tial acts was the attempted passing of the Corwin
Amendment. Had partial secession of the South not
already occurred, this legislation would have indefi-
nitely prohibited the federal government from tam-
pering with slavery in any state.
Add the fact that ol' Abe was one of the leaders of the
Illinois Colonization Society — an organization deter-
mined to transplant free blacks to somewhere other
than the U.S. — and Lincoln's love for all races seems
kinda questionable.
However, Abraham Lincoln was also cited as stating:
"When I hear anyone arguing for slavery, I feel a
strong impulse to see it tried on him personally."
But Honest Abe was also known to quote the Bible
when it suited his motives, even though he never
joined a church, didn't formally belong to any religion
and purportedly wrote an essay denouncing Chris-
tianity. Via research, I’m hopeful you'll arrive at your
own educated conclusion regarding whether or not
Abraham Lincoln was a racist.
21. 11
God Commands Us to Murder, Rape and Steal
Should you profess to be Jewish, Anglican, Orthodox
or Reformed Christian, you probably know the Sixth
Commandment states "Thou shall not murder." Even
so, the God of the Old Testament not only condones
killing, but demands it. Although this assertion sounds
more ridiculous than the possibility of Danny DeVito
winning the NBA Slam Dunk Contest, the following
quotes can be found in the prior dogmatic doctrine.
Think You're Bad Enough to Take On Dad? Think Again
Good news, parents! You've got a friend in the Lord!
"Anyone who attacks his father or his mother must
be put to death."
(Exodus 21:15)
Don't Call Mom and Dad @$$#*!%$
"Anyone who curses his father or mother must be
put to death."
(Exodus 21:16)
22. What’s to Stop an Atheist From Lying on the Witness Stand? 12
Every parent's favorite book of the Old Testament?
Exodus.
Lance Bass, Runnin' Scared
"If a man lies with a man as one lies with a wom-
an, both of them have done what is detestable. They
must be put to death; their blood will be on their
own heads."
(Leviticus 20:13)
Ah, yes. The origins of homophobia. Vegas odds says
whomever coined this one was a closet homosexual.
Kill Nonbelievers
"They entered into a covenant to seek the Lord,
the God of their fathers, with all their heart and
soul. All who would not seek the Lord, the God of
Israel, were to be put to death, whether small or
great, man or woman.”
(2 Chronicles 15:12-13)
So, he’s omnipotent, but he’s jealous? Opening an ice
hockey store in the Sahara Desert makes more sense.
23. God Commands Us to Murder, Rape and Steal 13
The Ultimate Wedding Present: Killing the Bride
"If, however, the charge is true and no proof of the
girl's virginity can be found, she shall be brought
to the door of her father's house and there the
men of her town shall stone her to death. She has
done a disgraceful thing in Israel by being promis-
cuous while still in her father's house. You must
purge the evil from among you."
(Deuteronomy 22:20-21)
Wouldn't these dudes with the rocks face the death
penalty, nowadays?
Slaughter an Entire Town For Worshipping Another God
"If you hear it is said about one of the towns the
Lord your God is giving you to live in that wicked
men have arisen among you and have led the
people of their town astray, saying, 'Let us go and
worship other gods' [gods you have not known],
then you must inquire, probe and investigate it
thoroughly. And if it is true and it has been proved
that this detestable thing has been done among
you, you must certainly put to the sword all who
live in that town. Destroy it completely, both its
people and its livestock.”
(Deuteronomy 13:12-15)
24. What’s to Stop an Atheist From Lying on the Witness Stand? 14
More dead than The Chevy Chase Show, baby!
Slain For Working on the Sabbath
"Observe the Sabbath, because it is holy to you. Any-
one who desecrates it must be put to death; who-
ever does any work on that day must be cut off
from his people. For six days, work is to be done,
but the seventh day is a Sabbath of rest, holy to
the Lord. Whoever does any work on the Sabbath,
must be put to death."
(Exodus 32:14-15)
Imagine some poor Jewish guy wakin' up late after a
night of binge drinking. He's not certain what day it
is. He races to work, figurin' he's gonna get fired.
Upon arriving, he's surprised to discover the office de-
serted. Deducing everybody must be at lunch, he's
certain he can pull out of this kamikaze nosedive if
he shows initiative.
Three hundred cold calls and 85 TPS reports later, the
realization sucker punches him like the fist of a 400
pound, dirty boxer. It's Saturday!
25. God Commands Us to Murder, Rape and Steal 15
Rape and Infanticide, Anyone?
"Whoever is captured [ ] will fall by the sword. Their
infants will be dashed to pieces before their eyes;
their houses will be looted and their wives rav-
ished. See, I will stir up against them the Medes
(an ancient culture of Iranian peoples), who do not
care for silver and have no delight in gold. Their
bows will strike down the young men; they will
have no mercy on infants nor will they look with
compassion on children.”
(Isaiah 13:15-18)
The Child Welfare League of America may have a lit-
tle something to say about this one.
Mass Murder: It's Not Just For Governments, Anymore
"This is what the Lord Almighty says: '[ ] Now go,
attack the Amalekites and totally destroy every-
thing that belongs to them. Do not spare them;
put to death men and women, children and infants,
cattle and sheep, camels and donkeys.' "
(Samuel 15:2-3)
Nobody wants to work as a toilet bowl cleaner in a
laxative testing facility, but on this particular day, I’d
have taken that gig over bein' an Amalekite.
26. What’s to Stop an Atheist From Lying on the Witness Stand? 16
Death to Makin' a Living the Hard Way
"If a priest's daughter defiles herself by becoming a
prostitute, she disgraces her father; she must be
burned in the fire."
(Leviticus 21:9)
We may not know who authored the Old Testament,
but Leviticus was written by a dude.
Fun-Lovin' Folks Forced to Kill
"A curse on him who is lax in doing the Lord's work!
A curse on him who keeps his sword from blood-
shed!”
(Jeremiah 48:10)
You collect swords. You've got 10,000 pieces in your
assemblage. You're also a devout Jew who takes the
Old Testament literally. You can do the math here.
Jews Kick Butt!
"When the trumpets sounded, the people shouted,
and at the sound of the trumpet, when the people
27. God Commands Us to Murder, Rape and Steal 17
gave a loud shout, the wall collapsed; so every man
charged straight in, and they took the city. They
[Israelites; a.k.a. Jews] devoted the city to the Lord
and destroyed with the sword every living thing in
it, men and women, young and old, cattle sheep and
donkeys.”
(Joshua 6:20-21)
Donkeys were apparently thirsty for human blood at
one point, and a serious threat to us all.
Babylon Sucks!
" 'Attack the land of Merathaim (Babylon) and those
who live in Pekod. Pursue, kill and completely de-
stroy them,' declares the Lord."
(Jeremiah 50:21)
Anybody who lives in a town called Pekod, and refers
to him, or herself, as a Pekodite, is begging for a sub-
stantial ass kicking.
We're Tired of Killing. When Do We Get to Rape?
"When you march up to attack a city, make its peo-
ple an offer of peace. If they accept and open their
gates, all the people in it shall be subject to forced
28. What’s to Stop an Atheist From Lying on the Witness Stand? 18
labor and shall work for you. If they refuse to make
peace and they engage you in battle, lay siege to
that city. When the Lord your God delivers it into
your hand, put to the sword all the men in it.
As for the women, the children, the livestock and
everything else in the city, you may take these as
plunder for yourselves. And you may use the plun-
der the Lord your God gives you from your ene-
mies. This is how you are to treat all the cities
that are at a distance from you and do not belong
to the nations nearby.”
(Deuteronomy 20:10-15)
Can't we just beat up some more donkeys?
What Rape Victim Wouldn't Want to Marry Her Attacker?
“[ ] If a man happens to meet a virgin who is not
pledged to be married and rapes her and they are
discovered, he shall pay the girl's father fifty sheck-
els [sic] of silver. He must marry the girl [and] can
never divorce her as long as he lives."
(Deuteronomy 22:28-29)
Last I knew, a shekel was more worthless than a soft
drink at the late Dean Martin's house. Dad's really re-
ceiving the shaft on this one.
29. God Commands Us to Murder, Rape and Steal 19
Shit, Am I Glad This Isn't a Law
"If a man is found sleeping with another man's wife,
both the man who slept with her and the woman
must die.”
(Deuteronomy 22:22)
Three-quarters of humanity would be dead if this de-
cree were ever enforced.
The Big Three: Polygamy, Rape and Baby Killing
“This is what the Lord says: 'Out of your own house-
hold I am going to bring calamity upon you. Before
your very eyes I will take your wives and give them
to one who is close to you, and he will lie with your
wives in broad daylight. You did it in secret, but I will
do this thing in broad daylight before all Israel.’
Then David said to Nathan, 'I have sinned against
the Lord.'
Nathan replied, 'The Lord has taken away your sin.
You are not going to die. But because by doing this
you have made the enemies of the Lord show utter
contempt, the son born to you will die.' "
(2 Samuel 12:11-14)
30. What’s to Stop an Atheist From Lying on the Witness Stand? 20
Little did God know, Dave never wanted the kid, any-
way, and the condom broke.
Do people read their Bibles? If so, how do they justify
sendin' their kids to Sunday school or synagogues to
learn that God demands they kill, rape and steal? The
concept is incongruous.
31. 21
Heroin: The Other Wonder Drug
The Bayer Company — the same corporation that pro-
duces Bayer aspirin — invented, and sold, heroin. Big
Pharma, baby! Puttin' it all on the line for the com-
mon man!
It was the late 19th century, and the Bayer Company
was on the prowl for a cough medicine lacking addic-
tive side effects. Although aspirin seemed promising,
the corporation was far more intrigued by a narcotic
known as diacetylmorphine, brought to their atten-
tion by an in-house chemist. The drug in question in-
duced a feeling of heroism, according to its test sub-
jects. Since Bayer is a pharmaceutical company based
in Germany, human guinea pigs used the term
"heroisch," German for heroic, to describe their expe-
riences while under the influence of diacetylmor-
phine. Hence, the eventual name of the drug.
According to The Sunday Times in London, by 1899,
Bayer was crankin' out a literal ton of heroin per
year, and sellin' their brand of legalized euphoria to
23 different countries.
32. What’s to Stop an Atheist From Lying on the Witness Stand? 22
In 1907, the American Medical Association approved
the drug, which today physicians know to be highly
addictive, and quite often fatal, if used over a pro-
tracted period of time. Comforting, isn't it?
By 1913, Bayer reached the same conclusion, after
some of its best customers suffered adverse side ef-
fects, such as death, through continued consumption
of the smack. The corporation wisely chose to discon-
tinue heroin from its product line. Bayer, instead, de-
cided to promote another one of its inventions, the
far less potent aspirin, which only causes one's diges-
tive system — including one’s asshole — to bleed.
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Marky Mark's Third Nip
Actor, musician and previous underwear model, Mark
Wahlberg, has a third nipple.
Known as supernumerary mammilla, one out of 18 in-
dividuals are the lucky recipients of such additional
protuberances.
The term polythelia denotes a single extra nip, as dis-
played by Wahlberg. These "spares" appear along the
"milk lines,” regions from the arms to the legs that
encompass mammary glands in humans.
Ol' Marky Mark ain't alone in his celebrity polythelia,
either. During her audition for American Idol, singer/
songwriter Carrie Underwood confessed to possessing
a "reserve," as well.
The designation supernumerary can also connote ap-
pendages such as an additional breast, finger, head,
penis, toe, etc.
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If I "suffered" from diphallia — dual penises — I would
have been doing porn until I was 93.
Should I be blessed with a case of plydactyly — extra
fingers — even though it's rare the added appendage
is functional, I would have diligently studied acoustic
guitar in hopes of someday becoming the world's fast-
est flamenco artist. Gotta have a dream, baby!
35. 25
The Man Who Ate an Entire Airplane
The craft in question was a Cessna 150. The man who
devoured it — from propeller to rudder — was Michel
Lotito, otherwise known as "Mister Eats Everything."
"How is eating a plane even possible?" you wonder.
Considering Lotito had feasted upon countless bicy-
cles, shopping carts and televisions during his 57 years
on Earth, an airplane seems a natural progression.
It took Michel between two and 10 years — accounts
vary — to ingest the Cessna, which he cut up into
bite-sized pieces. The more manageable portions he
ground down and spread over his food.
For Lotito, glass, metal and rubber were all staples in
his diet. Whole razor blades, alloy screws, as well as
nuts and bolts, were fair game.
Certain doctors who had the opportunity to examine
Mr. Eats Everything claim the man's stomach lining
was twice as thick as an average human's. Then
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again, numerous physicians assert there was nothing
abnormal about Michel's physiology.
Even so, what of Mr. Lotito's intestines? Sure, extra
thick stomach lining may account for some of Michel's
abilities, but what of the multitudinous twists of en-
trails food passes through after it's ingested?
Since Lotito perished from "natural causes" at the ex-
tremely young age of 57, his gastrointestinal secrets
may forever remain an enigma.
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A Day the U.S. Nuked Itself
On February 5th, 1958, the United States Air Force
accidentally dropped a Mark 15 hydrogen bomb on
the unsuspecting city of Savannah, Georgia. This nu-
clear explosive, now lost somewhere along the coast-
line of the aforementioned metropolitan area, is still
considered live.
"What the hell?!" you scream. "How come we haven’t
heard about this?!"
Well, the bomb in question never detonated. Not yet,
anyway.
For some odd reason, during the Cold War, the U.S.
government felt that constantly flying live nuclear
weapons above its citizens — under directives known
as Operations Chrome Dome, Giant Lance, Hard
Head, Head Start and Round Robin — would somehow
make these individuals more safe. At their pinnacle,
these military initiatives were comprised of 12 B-52s
aloft at all times, with a bomber being refueled in
the air every six minutes.
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Talk about a recipe for disaster! It's like pumpin' an
out-of-shape Paula Deen full of cocaine and laxa-
tives, throwin' her in a kitchen with greased floors,
and wondering if she'll encounter any problems.
February 5th, 1958, was a fun day for USAF pilot
Howard Richardson. Whilst flying a mission that found
the captain, his B-47 and four F-86 Sabres transport-
ing a Mark 15 hydrogen bomb, something went ter-
ribly wrong. One of the escorting fighters broke form-
ation, colliding with the right wing of the bomber air-
craft. As a result, an outer engine of the Stratojet
dangled precariously, no longer operational.
Richardson assessed the airplane, as heavy as it was,
couldn't remain aloft. The pilot's only recourse was to
lighten the load.
Since the thermonuclear weapon the B-47 was carry-
ing weighed approximately 7,600 pounds, it was first
to go. Under the misconception the explosive was un-
armed, Richardson jettisoned the bomb over what he
believed was the Atlantic Ocean. Although Howard's
intentions were good, the nuclear device ended up
39. A Day the U.S. Nuked Itself 29
dropping into the shallow water of Wassaw Sound,
along the coastline of Savannah, Georgia.
But wait. This just gets better! Turns out the device —
which remains lost along the Peach State seaboard —
might still be armed. "Kids, grab your trunks! Time for
a swim!"
Should the bomb detonate, Savannah would be anni-
hilated by an explosion the equivalent of 3.8 billion
pounds of dynamite. Compare that to the paltry 40
million pounds of TNT discharged by the Fat Man blast
at Nagasaki, Japan, in which at least 39,000 people
were killed instantly.
Although the military attempted to recover the Sa-
vannah device, they were unsuccessful. Six weeks was
all the U.S. devoted to the search for the missing ord-
nance. Eventually, the government concluded they
could simply buy a new bomb for less than they were
spending in pursuit of the old one.
So, when contemplating a family vacation, consider
takin' the tribe to Savannah, Georgia, where the city
slogan should be, "Come on in. The water's fine!"
40.
41. 31
The One and Only Emperor of the United States
Numerous individuals can lay claim to the fact they
were once presidents of the U.S. How many people,
though, can truthfully assert they've been delegated
Emperor of the United States?
Only one, and his name was Joshua Norton. Migrating
from England to San Francisco in 1849, Norton rapidly
amassed a small fortune, only to watch it all slip away
by 1858.
Absconding from society for nine months, Norton re-
turned in 1859, clutching a written proclamation de-
claring him Emperor of the United States, as desig-
nated by American citizens. For whatever reason, The
San Francisco Bulletin — a regional newspaper at the
time — printed this peculiar admission.
Even more astounding was the fact that San Francis-
cans embraced this self-proclaimed monarch's reign.
A local print shop circulated monetary notes in Nor-
ton’s name. With said legal tender, our indomitable
leader was able to dine at the finest restaurants, and
shop in the most extravagant markets.
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During his tenure, Norton dissolved Congress, eradi-
cated the Union, worked toward relieving the Bible
of what he deemed "false lights," and pronounced
himself official Protector of Mexico.
Amongst Norton's lesser accomplishments was a mora-
torium on the word "Frisco," which San Franciscans
despise. According to royal proclamation, anyone ob-
served employing the repugnant "F word" would be
fined 25 dollars, which was retained by the coffers of
the Imperial Treasury.
For a period of time, the Grand Hotel in San Francisco
even provided free lodging to Norton, who dressed in
regal Naval attire, and performed daily inspections of
local communities. Our intrepid leader had more sway
with the public than you might imagine, being known
to calm rioters using nothing more than words.
In 1880, Norton tragically collapsed and perished. A
procession two miles long, comprised of more than
30,000 mourners, attended our fallen helmsman’s fi-
nal rites. A local business association bestowed Nor-
ton with the finest of rosewood caskets. San Francisco
footed the bill for his funerary service, and regional
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newspapers ran obituaries with headlines reading the
likes of "The King is Dead."
For more than 20 years, San Franciscans treated Josh-
ua Norton as what he professed to be, the Emperor of
the United States.
The San Francisco Bay Bridge — an incredible expan-
sion connecting the metropolises of Oakland and San
Francisco — now stands in this sultan's name. Ostensi-
bly, during Norton's 14th year of power, he decreed
funding for a viaduct uniting the two municipalities.
Although the bridge wasn't completed until 64 years
after his demise, one questions whether the millions
of commuters annually traversing this overpass realize
they owe their ease of travel to their one and only
emperor.
44.
45. 35
Got a Bicycle Key? Let's Activate a British Nuke
Until the late 1990s, the WE.177 — Britain’s last air-
delivered nuclear bomb — was fully armed with the
turn of a simple bicycle key.
If you haven't seen a WE.177 undergoing a simulated
activation sequence, watch the video on the last link
in the Bibliography for this chapter. It's frightening,
considering World War III could have been triggered
by some lone nut with an ordinary key that fits into a
bicycle lock.
No intricate codes were necessary when arming a WE.
177. There was, however, a metal panel one needed
to open in order to gain access to the lock that con-
tained the key.
"Whew!" you breathe a sigh of relief, as you assume
this precautionary measure must've provided ample
protection from terrorists.
Guess again. This panel, itself, had no lock on it, and
could be pried open with a fingernail.
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Makes ya' feel all warm and fuzzy, doesn't it? It’s a
wonder some GED-huggin' military moron with more
stripes than a zebra hasn't bombed us all into the
Stone Age already.
47. 37
The Continental U.S. Has Been Bombed By Enemy Forces
Known as Fu-Gos, the United States was the intended
target of 9,300 of these incendiary devices.
"How come we're not aware of this?!" you cry.
First off, the U.S. media did an excellent job keeping
these weapons of war under wraps. Secondly, no-
where near all 9,300 Fu-Gos reached their predeter-
mined destination.
It was the late stages of World War II, and the Allied
Forces had victory in sight. The Pacific Axis Powers
were searching for anything with which to turn the
tide. Enter the Fu-Go; a.k.a. fire balloon.
Since technology enabling an overseas adversary to
bomb the Continental U.S. had yet to be developed,
Japanese Forces concocted an alternate plan. Fu-
Gos, 33 foot diameter inflatable balloons, carrying
somewhere between 26 and 33 pounds of explosives,
were launched into the winds of the Jet Stream, and
directed toward the United States. Calculated to det-
onate after crossing the Pacific, these weapons of
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war were intended to ignite a string of forest fires,
thereby causing widespread damage and hysteria.
Although this scheme sounds like a last-ditch effort,
the Japanese had actually been developing this of-
fensive since 1933. During the two years prior to the
Fu-Go launchings, Asian Axis Powers studied the Jet
Stream between Japan and the United States, in ef-
forts to make their silent, floating attack possible.
Believe it or not, these ingenious flying bombs were a
precursor to the Intercontinental Ballistic Missile.
Initially, Japanese forces planned on launching their
deadly balloons from submarines, located some 600
miles from the U.S. West Coast. This plan may have
proven successful, had the submersibles in question
not been called away at the last second to aid troops
fighting in Guadalcanal. As such, Japan was forced to
redesign their balloon bombs, in order to traverse the
60-plus hour, 6,200 mile trek across the Pacific.
Upwards of 1,000 Fu-Gos completed the oceanic jour-
ney, and six Americans were killed as a result. This
devastation wasn't nearly what the Japanese had en-
visioned. Because these buoyant weapons were dis-
49. The Continental U.S. Has Been Bombed By Enemy Forces 39
charged during the fall and winter months in North
America, heavier precipitation kept forest fires from
becoming a hazard. In addition, a number of these
bombs ditched in the Pacific, due to mechanical mal-
functions.
It's been theorized that should the Japanese military
have outfitted the Fu-Gos to disperse biological
agents, their efforts would have been far more deci-
mating. As it was, only the censorship of the U.S. me-
dia kept these deadly devices from causing mass hys-
teria. Silent killers floating into one's yard might have
been enough to panic a nation.
In fact, United States forces compiled numerous ac-
counts, like those below, illustrating that, should the
public have been informed of Fu-Gos, there was po-
tential for widespread frenzy:
"A father and son on an early morning fishing trip
were just settling down when they observed a
parachute or balloon-like object drift silently by
and over a nearby hill. Moments later an explosion
echoed through the valley leaving only a small
trace of smoke coming from the direction in
which the object had disappeared. By the time the
two reached the area of the incident, fragments
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of paper were the only thing unusual in the silence
of the north woods."
Had reports similar to the following been made pub-
lic, it becomes understandable how a U.S. populace
could find itself in a heightened state of alert:
"A mother tucking her sleeping child in for the night
was shocked by a sudden flash of light through the
window followed instantly by the sharp crack of an
explosion in the silent darkness.”
Fire balloons have been uncovered in 19 total states:
Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho,
Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada,
North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah,
Washington and Wyoming, as well as the countries of
Canada and Mexico.
Of the 1,000 Fu-Gos speculated to have reached the
North American continent, roughly 300 have been re-
covered. That leaves 700, considered live and unac-
counted for, in the remote regions of Canada, Mexico
and the U.S. Following the Fu-Go attacks, Japanese
propaganda implied the balloons were a "prelude to
something big.” Many historians believe this pending
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offensive was comprised of massive planes filled with
explosives, and only enough fuel for a one way, kam-
ikaze trip to the U.S.
It was also alluded to that should the Fu-Go barrage
have proven successful, 62 foot diameter balloons —
each carrying a single Japanese soldier prepared to
wreak havoc on U.S. soil — were being considered.
One fire balloon actually did have a significant effect
on the war. This Fu-Go exploded within Washington
state, subsequently shutting down the Hanford Nu-
clear Power Plant, where components for the Little
Boy and Fat Man atomic devices were being devel-
oped. An automatic safety procedure kicked in, and
production of radioactive material came to a halt for
three days, thus delaying the eventual nuclear blitz-
kriegs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
It should be noted the Japanese did attack the U.S.
mainland with an aerial vehicle other than balloons.
Documented as the Lookout Air Raid, this incident oc-
curred on the evening of September 9, 1942. Pilot
Nobuo Fujita had taken off in a Yokosuka E14Y sea
plane, launched from a submarine aircraft carrier in
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the Pacific. The Yokosuka came complete with folded
wings, allowing it to be stored inside the submersible,
prior to departure. Once the submarine had reached
its intended coordinates, it sounded, and the plane
was rolled onto the deck. From there, the aircraft
was launched, and flown to its destination.
In the particular case of the Lookout Air Raid, the tar-
get was Mount Emily, near Brookings, Oregon. It was
here that Nobuo dropped a pair of 170 pound incen-
diary devices, in attempts to ignite a forest fire. The
offensive proved unsuccessful when no serious dam-
age was inflicted.
That didn't stop the Japanese from a second attempt,
however, which yielded similar results, on September
29 of the same year.
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Did Boston Corbett Have the Balls to Kill John Wilkes Booth?
Boston Corbett — the man who murdered John Wilkes
Booth — escaped from an insane asylum, lived in a
ditch in an open field, and removed his own testicles
with a pair of scissors. B.C., baby. The ultimate multi-
tasker!
I could inform you that John Wilkes Booth was Abra-
ham Lincoln’s assassin, but if this fact already eludes
you, high school history teachers are overpaid.
I could further elucidate that Boston Corbett was ac-
tually Thomas P. Corbett, having changed his name in
honor of Beantown, but that truth pales in compari-
son to the opening paragraph.
I could explain how Corbett was never given the or-
der to shoot John Wilkes Booth, and did so through
slats between wall boards at a location known as
Garrett's Farm. But, honestly, who cares?
Since I couldn't make the tale of Boston Corbett any
weirder, unless I lied, claiming he was the latest host
54. What’s to Stop an Atheist From Lying on the Witness Stand? 44
of The View, I’ll just allow you to re-read the initial
paragraph of this chapter.
For those who enjoy slowing down at gruesome traf-
fic accidents, Boston cut a one inch slit at the base of
his scrotum, pulled his rocks out, and amputated 'em
with a pair of scissors.
"But, why?!" you ask.
Apparently, Corbett lusted the company of prostitutes
a little more than he felt comfortable with, and took
the following quote from Matthew, Chapter 18, quite
literally:
"If your hand or your foot causes you to sin, cut it
off and throw it away. It is better for you to enter
life maimed or crippled than to have two hands or
two feet and be thrown into eternal fire. And if
your eye causes you to sin, gouge it out and throw
it away. It is better for you to enter life with one
eye, than to have two eyes and be thrown into the
fire of hell."
Certain his huevos were causing him to transgress,
Boston was given impetus with which to do the deed.
55. Did Boston Corbett Have the Balls to Kill John Wilkes Booth? 45
Tell me Richard Dawkins wouldn't have a field day
with this one.
Upon removing a good portion of what his Y-chromo-
some naturally bequeathed him, Boston attended a
prayer assembly, and zealously partook of a sumptu-
ous meal.
56.
57. 47
Apophis: Deadly Asteroid Headed Toward Earth
It's big. Rose Bowl-sized big.
It's bad. 510 megatons of TNT bad.
What would that type of firepower equate to? Well,
the largest nuclear weapon ever detonated was the
Tsar Bomba, a Soviet hydrogen bomb yielding roughly
50 megatons of destructive force. Simultaneously dis-
charge 10 of those babies, and you'd have a pretty
good idea.
Fat Man — the nuclear device dropped on Nagasaki,
Japan, in 1945 — was equivalent to 21 kilotons, no-
where near a single megaton of dynamite. Keep in
mind, 1,000 kilotons equal a megaton. Most esti-
mates assert roughly 39,000 folks perished immedi-
ately from this blast.
Now, consider a force thousands of times greater. I’m
no mathematician, but it sounds like something of
that magnitude could result in tens of millions of hu-
man deaths.
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So, what precisely am I referring to? Known as 99942
Apophis, it's a near-Earth asteroid racing toward the
celestial body we call home.
In this particular case, the term near-Earth does not
denote an object, as of yet, adjacent this planet. In-
stead, in the year 2029, Apophis is calculated to pass
closer to us than communications satellites in geosyn-
chronous orbit.
The troubling news comes from what's known as the
"keyhole" — a theoretical window through which this
asteroid may pass as it glides by Earth. Should Apophis
thread this region — which is roughly 2,000 feet wide
— it will return once again in the year 2036, striking
the planet with 510 megatons of awesome force.
Astronomers have calculated that if Apophis impacts
Earth, it'll do so in the Pacific Ocean, somewhere be-
tween Hawaii and San Francisco. Where this chunk of
space debris traverses the keyhole becomes an impor-
tant factor. A little to either side of this hypothetical
portal, and the asteroid could hit further inland, or
further out to sea.
59. Apophis: Deadly Asteroid Headed Toward Earth 49
The problem stems from the fact there isn't only one
keyhole. In truth, there are thousands. This means,
even if Apophis fails to pass through the 2,000 foot
wide ingress, it's gonna thread some keyhole. As a re-
sult, the asteroid will return at a date beyond 2036 to
hit the planet.
"So, what's gonna happen when it does?" you tensely
inquire.
Picture a tsunami so immense it obliterates not only
the entire West Coast of North America, but Hawaii,
Japan, and all the nations of the Pacific Rim. A tidal
wave that makes the Indonesian Tsunami of 2004
seem like a lap pool.
"How come we haven't heard about this?!" you query.
Actually you have. Chances are, like most individuals,
you've engaged in other, more pressing activities; i.e.
perusing Facebook, obsessing over the next American
Idol, or determining whether or not Kirstie Alley is fat
this week. Apophis has been in the news. You’ve had
more than enough opportunity to read about it. You
just haven't.
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Yes, you may find this chapter depressing, but it need
not be. Humans maintain the level of intellect that
could render Apophis a pleasant sighting in the night-
time sky, as opposed to a catastrophic asteroid.
Even though every technologically advanced country
on this planet is aware of Apophis, not much is being
done to mitigate the problem it poses. You'd think
something of this nature would be top priority. Unfor-
tunately, it seems most governments have their hands
full starting wars. We have numerous space programs,
and although we've allegedly been to the Moon, we
haven't returned in 38 years. It's the same scenario.
We can do something, but instead, we don't.
On the bright side, scientists have proposed methods
for averting Apophis. Such scenarios include a gravity
tractor — a spacecraft launched to divert the aster-
oid’s path, without touching the celestial body. The
gravitational field of this discharged probe, once ad-
jacent Apophis, would, in theory, drag the space de-
bris from a collision course with Earth.
A second method of mitigation is known as kinetic im-
pact — actually striking the asteroid with an object. A
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sizable spacecraft, traveling at high enough velocity,
may knock Apophis off its current course.
Don Quijote — a mission undertaken by the European
Space Agency — is the first kinetic impact deflection
strategy with the potential of being tested. Unfortun-
ately, Donny Boy is still in its blueprint stage. Thus,
there's no way of knowing whether or not D.Q. could
prevent an asteroid from colliding with Earth.
Focused solar energy is another option. Such a tech-
nique merely involves construction of a massive space
station — comprised of enormous lenses and a gar-
gantuan magnifying glass — directed toward the Sun.
Why don't we just build a second Moon, and place it
in orbit, while we're at it? In theory, these reflective
devices would capture solar energy, and aim it to-
ward the asteroid. Over an extended period of time,
this conductivity may alter Apophis' path.
A fourth alternative involves attaching a "plasma en-
gine, powered by a nuclear reactor" to the hunk of
space junk, firing it, and thereby, pushing the celes-
tial body off course. The problem here is that Apophis
is pretty big, and traveling at an ample rate of speed.
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It would require profuse firepower, over an extended
period of time, to create a change in the space rock’s
trajectory. As long as the reactor continued working,
though, it may be a good option.
Unfortunately, Apophis — like all asteroids — is spin-
ning. As a result, scientists would have to devise some
sort of method for firing the plasma engine at contin-
ually changing intervals, so the celestial body doesn't
veer back into harm's way.
"Couldn't we just blow the hell out of Apophis? We've
got more nukes than we need. Why not send a couple
skyward, and annihilate this hunk of cosmic clutter?"
Great idea! This is probably the worst defensive strat-
egy we could engage in. Nuking an asteroid may re-
duce it to fragments, but then you’re left with thou-
sands of smaller asteroids headed toward Earth. Plus,
resultant of the Partial Test Ban Treaty, it's been ille-
gal to detonate atomic weapons in space since 1963.
Additionally, Apophis' composition may absorb nuclear
devices launched its way. It's been proven numerous
asteroids are as dense as Styrofoam. Should Apophis
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be one of these objects, it would simply suck up as
many missiles as we could pump into it.
Currently, these proposals are nothing more than the-
ories. We don't know if any would work. Ideally, sci-
entists would love to have a hundred year advanced
notice regarding potential impactors. Since these mit-
igation plans concern altering an asteroid's path over
an extended period of time, the longer one has to do
so, the better. If a celestial body was a hundred years
from Earth, we'd need to deflect it far less than than
an object a year from impact.
Most astronomers assert detection of space debris ten
years prior to collision is sufficient time to avert disas-
ter. Well, 2029 isn't that far off, and we don't have a
defensive strategy anywhere near in place.
If you're wondering about the odds of you being killed
by an asteroid, they're approximately the same as dy-
ing in a plane crash, one in nearly 700,000. Roughly a
couple dozen folks have been wasted by stellar scraps
over the last 400 years. This number is deceiving, as
Earth tends to be hit by something sizable on an aver-
age of every two centuries.
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In 1908, 300 square miles of Tunguska, Siberia, were
obliterated by either an asteroid or comet that ex-
ploded above the middle of nowhere. Had this object
discharged over New York City, we would've witnes-
sed millions of deaths. After all, this event yielded a
blast somewhere between five and 30 megatons.
To paraphrase astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, let's
not be the dumb-asses of the Universe. We possess
advanced intellect. Dinosaurs had brains the size of
pebbles, and they were wiped out by a cosmic im-
pact. Should we suffer the same fate, in the midst of
our heightened intelligence, we'd only have ourselves
to blame.
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One Night in the Life of D.B. Cooper
You stand inside the opened aft stairs of a Boeing
727. The plane beneath your feet races at 200 miles
per hour. You stare into a vacuous night sky that de-
fines pitch black. The wind outside the aircraft plum-
mets the temperature to below freezing. The weight
of the ten thousand $20 bills strapped to your body
bogs you down like proverbial cement shoes. The
bomb in your briefcase may as well be a severed, hu-
man head. The parachute on your back? You're not
certain if it works, because the person who packed it
wants you dead. You've smoked enough Raleigh fil-
ter-tipped coffin nails in the past two hours to keep
the tobacco industry in business until 1975. It's 1971.
Your gut is full of cheap bourbon. What do you do?
If you're D.B. Cooper, the only answer to that ques-
tion is, "Jump!"
The evening sky was anything but calm that night
when a wiry man, garbed in business attire and pre-
scription sunglasses, took his seat aboard Northwest
Orient Airlines flight 305 at Portland International Air-
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port in Oregon. A meager $18.52 had gotten him this
far. He had paid for his E-ticket thrill ride in cash.
It wasn't long after the plane's departure that same
man calmly handed "Flo" Schaffner, the nearest flight
attendant, a note. Used to the attention from male
passengers, Florence assumed the average looking
traveler was bequeathing her another phone number
for the circular file. She pocketed the scrap of paper
that quietly fed her ego.
Leaning in, the man proceeded to elucidate, "Miss,
you'd better look at that note. I have a bomb."
Opening his briefcase enough so the terrified stew-
ardess could view a pair of maroon cylinders, cables
and a battery, the man — whose name appeared as
"Dan Cooper" on the passenger list — drove his point
home with sledgehammer force, "No funny stuff." The
traveler — in his mid-40s and somewhere near six feet
tall — demanded $200,000 in used $20 bills, and two
sets of parachutes.
As the plane lurched into the mouth of a hungry tem-
pest, the remainder of the commuters white knuck-
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led their way through the meteorological predica-
ment, unaware a hijacking was taking place.
"This was a desperate act...something you would ex-
pect from somebody who had nothing to lose," as-
serted Ralph Himmelsbach — retired FBI agent who
devoted more than two decades hunting Dan Cooper,
later dubbed "D.B." by an ill-informed journalist.
Prior to landing at Seattle-Tacoma International Air-
port, pilot William Scott contacted authorities, who
echoed the hijacker's stipulations to the FBI.
Both the aircraft’s crew, and those on the ground,
complied with Cooper's demands. In an act of expedi-
tious thinking, FBI agents amassed a ransom com-
prised entirely of bills printed in 1969, all containing
serial numbers starting with the letter "L," and all
issued by the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco.
Amazingly, officials were able to photograph each
and every note, thereby retaining records of the indi-
vidual serial numbers on the currency.
As the cash and parachutes were loaded onto the
plane, D.B. Cooper allowed his fellow passengers, as
68. What’s to Stop an Atheist From Lying on the Witness Stand? 58
well as stewardess Florence Schaffner, to evacuate
the aircraft. Three people total — pilot William Scott,
the flight's first officer and one attendant — stayed on
board with their hijacker.
On the ground, puzzled FBI officials pondered Coop-
er’s motives for requesting extra parachutes. Did he
have an accomplice on board? Was he planning the
pilot, first officer and attendant jettison the aircraft
with him?
Once the plane was refueled, and D.B.'s demands
were met, the hijacker ordered the jet become air-
borne, this time en route to Reno, Nevada. Cooper
demanded Scott fly at no more than 200 miles per
hour, at an abnormally low altitude of 10,000 feet.
When the aircraft was securely aloft, D.B. sent the re-
maining flight attendant to the cockpit, leaving him-
self alone in the cabin.
At approximately 8:13 PM, over southwestern Wash-
ington state, the crew observed an emergency light
flashing, signifying the aft stairs of the plane had sud-
denly been opened. Shortly, thereafter, a change in
air pressure was noted. Moments later, the crew col-
69. One Night in the Life of D.B. Cooper 59
lectively felt the aircraft jolt, as if someone had va-
cated the jumbo jet. At this point, weather conditions
were so unforgiving, a pair of F-106 fighters pursuing
the airliner had been unable to witness Cooper's dar-
ing escape.
What would compel a middle aged man, clad in noth-
ing more than flimsy business garb and loafers, to
jump from an altitude of 10,000 feet into a driving
rainstorm, over uncharted wilderness?
"If the cold didn't kill him," asserted Ralph Himmels-
bach, "if he withstood the powerful turbulence, Coo-
per was still parachuting into a dense forest at night,
at the onset of winter, with no food or survival gear."
Was D.B. Cooper insane, or one of the single greatest
criminals in recorded history? The fact the hijacker's
remains have yet to be recovered may point to the
latter. Not only have authorities failed to uncover
Cooper’s body, but the parachute, briefcase, money-
bag and most of the ransom D.B. had on him when he
jumped, are still missing. Nobody, outside of perhaps
Cooper himself, is certain where he landed. In fact,
the only physical reminder of this mysterious figure
70. What’s to Stop an Atheist From Lying on the Witness Stand? 60
was the hijacker’s mother of pearl tie clip, which of-
ficials discovered on board the Boeing 727, following
the incident.
Subsequent to an unsuccessful ground search over the
area where authorities felt D.B. may have come to
rest, it was concluded Cooper had either been killed
during his free-fall, or sometime after landing. Even
so, no physical proof verifies either conclusion.
But the story of D.B. Cooper doesn't end there.
Late 1978. A placard containing directions for the
correct procedure of lowering the aft stairs of a Boe-
ing 727 is discovered near D.B. Cooper's theorized
drop zone.
February 10, 1980. Whilst on a picnic with his family,
eight year old Brian Ingram discovers $5,800 in dete-
riorating $20 bills, along the shoreline of the Colum-
bia River. Authorities authenticating the serial num-
bers on the cash determined they matched those of
the legal tender D.B. had on him when leaping from
the aircraft. To date, this is the only portion of the
stolen money recovered.
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For many, D.B. Cooper has become a folk hero, hav-
ing committed the perfect crime. After all, at that
particular time, he was the only hijacker of a domes-
tic plane to escape capture.
The FBI's official search for Cooper, dubbed Norjak, is
open to this day. Local eateries, taverns and towns in
southwestern Washington state continue to celebrate
an annual event known as D.B. Cooper Days, in which
the memory of a legend is honored, and mass quan-
tities of alcohol are consumed.
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Astronauts Grow Taller in Space
At five foot nothin', I'm headed out beyond the at-
mosphere! Strap them rocket boosters on me! I'm NBA
bound!
Astronauts actually grow between two and three in-
ches taller in space. I’m sure you can deduce why, it's
just the type of subject that's probably never stirred
your interest in the past.
Yes, gravity, or lack thereof, is culpable here. A defi-
ciency of that invisible force tethering us to Earth en-
ables the vertebrae in one's spine to relax, and com-
pletely stretch out when in space. Similarly, when a
person sleeps, they grow upwards of two centimeters,
because they're lying down, and gravity isn't exerting
itself on their vertical frame. Should you take a meas-
urement of your height upon awakening, don’t be
surprised to find you're taller than when you’ve spent
a full day active and alert.
If you're wondering if a trip to space will permanently
increase your height, the elongating effect dissipates
shortly after a person returns to Earth.
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A Day We Were Mere Minutes From Nuclear Annihilation
Technically, aren't we mere minutes from nuclear an-
nihilation at any given moment? Moreover, why does
this fail to infuriate us? How come the fact that gov-
ernments dangle our lives over the precipice of deci-
mation every single second, isn't a bone of contention
the size of a Tyrannosaurus rex femur?
The title of this chapter became a much more immi-
nent reality on January 25, 1995. Oddly enough, most
of us still aren't aware of it.
The U.S. and Russia nearly ended humankind on the
aforementioned day. We're talkin' eradication of you,
your family, and everyone on the planet.
If you're reading this chapter, there's a strong chance
you were entertaining cognitive thoughts on January
25, 1995. On that date, perhaps you found yourself:
A) driving a car.
B) driving a stolen car.
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C) trapped in the Grotto at the Playboy Mansion.
For your sake, I hope you were immersed in letter C,
as it was quite nearly the last act of your life.
In order to study the aurora borealis, Norway and the
U.S. had jointly launched a harmless Black Brant XII
rocket. Although Russia was informed of this exercise,
for whatever reason, the message wasn’t received via
proper channels. As such, somewhere near dawn, the
Kremlin believed they were under an unprovoked nu-
clear attack. President Boris Yeltsin was rallied from
slumber and given the sobering news.
Out comes the Russian version of the Nuclear Foot-
ball, the suitcase containing launch authorization for
every warhead owned by the largest country in the
world. To be precise, three black attaches — known
as Cheget — were opened that morning. One was pre-
sided over by Yeltsin, while the other two were han-
dled by Minister of Defense Pavel Grachev and Chief
of the General Staff Mikhail Kolesnikov.
Whether or not to discharge thousands of nukes isn't a
decision that should fall upon the shoulders of somno-
77. A Day We Were Mere Minutes From Nuclear Annihilation 67
lent men. Moreover, these dudes had 10 minutes to
reach their resolution. This is how long it took Ameri-
can missiles launched from submarines in the Barents
Sea to impact Russian soil.
Moments prior to dispatch, radar operators observed
the missile in question heading toward the ocean,
and the heightened state of emergency was cancel-
led. The end of humanity, as well as every living thing
on Earth, except for cockroaches and insurance sales-
men, was avoided.
Makes a person wonder if this type of scenario has
played out more than once. Well, it has, but those
stories will have to wait for subsequent volumes.
One question before I determine what's at the bottom
of this bottle of bourbon. Doesn't the concept of com-
mencing a counterattack in response to a nuclear first
strike seem ludicrous? Say Russia fires their missiles
initially. Resultant of this act, perhaps half of human-
ity will die. Wouldn't it be far more advantageous for
the U.S. to not launch a retaliatory strike, and there-
by save half our species?
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The Father of the U.S. Space Program Was a Nazi
After the closing of World War II, approximately 500
Nazi scientists — many labelled war criminals — were
clandestinely granted immunity by the United States
government. These individuals were given lucrative
careers within U.S. developmental sectors, via a di-
rective known as Operation Paperclip.
The aforementioned program was a post-WWII mad
dash to capture the most promising Nazi minds, be-
fore British and Soviet intelligence could do the same.
"How come we've never heard of this?" you question.
How many sonless mothers in middle America would
be screaming for the President’s head, if they knew
men responsible for their children's deaths were being
granted freedom?
Wernher von Braun. Name ring a bell? It should if you
were hangin' around during the Space Race of the
'50s and '60s. Ol' Wern was one of those 500 Nazi sci-
entists secretly snagged.
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Recall how the U.S. scrambled to accomplish off-plan-
et records, but the "Ruskies" kept beatin' 'em to the
punch? Sputnik in '57; Sputnik 2 with doomed-to-die
Laika the dog; Yuri Gagarin in Vostok 1; the first
woman in space; the first mission employing pres-
surized space suits.
The Soviets always seemed one step ahead. That is,
until Wernher and his crew hit the scene. Whilst work-
ing for the Third Reich, von Braun invented the V-2
rocket, another precursor to Intercontinental Ballistic
Missiles. And I thought my resume was impressive with
the whole 42 words per minute thing. The V-2 was re-
sponsible for killing roughly 6,000 innocent civilians
in World War II, as well as approximately 12,000 con-
centration camp prisoners used as slave labor in its
mass production. While toiling for the United States,
Wernher and his team also created the Saturn V rock-
ets that carried U.S. Apollo astronauts to the Moon.
Von Braun's nefarious origins, like those of all German
scientists freed from execution, were kept secret by
the U.S. government. Although Wernher claimed to
have been opposed to the cruel treatment of inmates
at the rocket-making facilities, numerous war camp
81. The Father of the U.S. Space Program Was a Nazi 71
prisoners testified the scientist had a direct hand in
their torture.
French former captive Guy Morand declared:
“Without even listening to my explanations, [von
Braun] ordered the Meister to have me given 25
strokes...Then, judging that the strokes weren't suf-
ficiently hard, he ordered I be flogged more vig-
orously von Braun made me translate that I de-
served much more, that in fact I deserved to be
hanged...I would say his cruelty, of which I was per-
sonally a victim, is an eloquent testimony to his Nazi
fanaticism.”
Prisoner Robert Cazzabone professed von Braun ob-
served, without protest, as numerous internees were
manacled and hanged from hoists about the V-2 fac-
tories. Many of these inmates wouldn't live to see the
end of the war.
Wernher von Braun was technical director of the
Peenemunde V-2 Production Plant. He also played an
integral role at the Mittelwerk rocket-making factory
beneath the city of Nordhausen. At both locations,
concentration camp prisoners were forced into labor
under horrific conditions.
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Upwards of 10 captives per day were hanged to death
at Peenemunde for the most minor infractions. Since
more individuals died as a result of the V-2's construc-
tion, than during its deployment as a weapon, it's dif-
ficult to believe von Braun had no knowledge of the
suffering occurring in his own facilities.
Following the war, Wernher — a prior SS officer — not
only became a naturalized citizen of the U.S., but
also Director of Nasa. Von Braun — an individual with
no less than 18,000 deaths on his head — ended up
acting in educational films for Walt Disney. It's a small
world, after all.
Criminals doomed to war trials, and subsequent exe-
cution, were spared when Operation Paperclip rolled
into Germany. Because many of these men were SS
members, they were automatically disqualified from
possessing international visas. This once insurmounta-
ble roadblock became a mere speed bump for a U.S.
government hell-bent on using the greatest scientific
minds to further its own military dominance.
Most of the men scooped up by Operation Paperclip
were squirreled away at White Sands Proving Ground,
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New Mexico; Fort Bliss, Texas; and Huntsville, Ala-
bama. These enemies, mere months prior, were now
shaping the U.S. military infrastructure.
Although Operation Paperclip seems a huge slap in
the face to those Allies who died in World War II, it
wasn't the only Top Secret program of its kind. The
United States also deployed Operation Alsos, an at-
tempt to wrangle Nazi scientists on the forefront of
nuclear technology. TICOM, a clandestine American
effort to secure Axis cryptography virtuosos, was also
commenced.
When this type of illicit behavior is undertaken, it's
difficult to discern the good guys from the bad. How
can a government justify allowing malefactors, re-
sponsible for killing millions, to simply go free? More-
over, how many folks realized, as they marveled at
Apollo 11 reaching the Moon, that a handful of Nazi
war criminals was one of the reasons it got there?
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Bird-Eating Spiders
The Goliath Tarantula — Theraphosa blondi — is the
largest species of spider known to man. This massive
arachnid, which can grow to 12 inches in diameter,
feasts upon birds, sizable insects, mice and snakes.
And you thought that dime-sized Wolf spider hangin’
out in the garage was freaky?
I’ve seen the Goliath Tarantula, and it rivals the di-
mensions of a small cat!
Knowing how arachnophobic I am, my exterminator
rejoices in terrifying me with horrific tales of eight-
legged creatures. One particular recollection remains
permanently embedded in my memory.
The place? A local grocery store. Our hero, Steve the
exterminator, responded to a job in which the estab-
lishment’s proprietor was scared shitless of a monster
he'd uncovered in a shipment of bananas. Entering
the supermarket's warehouse, Steve came eye to mul-
tiple eye with a spider sitting atop a five gallon drum.
86. What’s to Stop an Atheist From Lying on the Witness Stand? 76
Allegedly, the creature was larger than the base of
the container, itself. According to our arachnoid hit-
man, the insect before him must've been 10 inches in
diameter.
It was at this point in the story I felt nauseous, and
asked Steve to refrain from further elucidation. Of
course, the indomitable spider slayer ignored my ap-
peals. Steve explained the arachnid in question had
been too immense to be affected by the fumigation
process in the hold of the freighter transporting the
fruit. Smaller creatures, less than the size of poodles,
would've been killed by the fumes dispersed over the
batch of bananas. Larger beasts, like the monster be-
fore Steve, could potentially have survived.
In any event, what my favorite arachnid annihilator
probably encountered was none other than a Goliath
Tarantula, a beast that eats birds, mice and snakes.
Don't believe me? Check out the online videos for this
chapter provided in the Bibliography. There, you'll be
able to witness visual evidence of these gigantic crea-
tures making the leap from the creepy joint-legged
invertebrate world into that of the mammal, or the
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reptile. Watch a spider devour a bird, a mouse or per-
haps a snake. Think you were arachnophobic prior to
doing so? You ain't seen nothin', yet.
Not to worry. Unless you're livin' in a South American
rain forest, the likelihood of encountering a Goliath
Tarantula is pretty slim. Then again, that's what ol'
Steve probably thought.
88.
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Saddam Hussein? Key to the City? What the Fuck—?!
Saddam Hussein was awarded Detroit, Michigan's Key
to the City.
This historical footnote occurred in 1980. After Hus-
sein donated a buttload of cash to a Michigan neigh-
borhood church, Coleman Young — Detroit’s Mayor at
the time — bequeathed Iraq’s new President the pres-
tigious honor.
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Are There Still Bodies Atop Mount Everest?
Upwards of 120 human corpses still remain atop the
slopes of Mount Everest.
Apparently, the undertaking of removing a deceased
body from the Earth's tallest mountain opens up the
potential of leaving more cadavers in its wake. As a
result, most climbers who die on Everest remain there
for quite some time, their flesh still intact, a night-
marish portent of what may await those attempting
to summit.
As one of my three Internet friends — obviously a des-
cendent of Alferd Packer — stated, “Free food for the
other climbers!”
In actuality, the stories of adversity comin' off Everest
are something you'd expect to find in a Steve Niles
graphic horror novel. It seems there's a fanatical de-
sire by climbers to reach the top, these days. So in-
satiable, in fact, many of them are willing to pass up
frostbitten, yet still living, trekkers in order to ac-
complish their goal.
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Take, for instance, the 2006 account of Lincoln Hall,
a climber who attained the apex of the aforemen-
tioned mountain for his first and only time. Upon
descent from the summit, Hall suffered from cerebral
edema; a.k.a. swelling of the brain. The experienced
mountaineer traversed down roughly a thousand feet
from the top of Everest before hallucinating. Physi-
cally exhausted, Hall collapsed to the snow, becom-
ing unconscious. Sherpas accompanying the climber
attempted to revive him for several hours before they
declared Hall dead. In the end, the local guides were
forced to descend, themselves, as their own oxygen
supplies were dwindling, and night was setting in.
Lincoln's family in Australia was subsequently notified
of his demise.
Oddly enough, Hall was discovered the next morning
alive, having spent the evening 1,000 feet from the
summit with no hat, gloves, oxygen mask, oxygen
tanks or regulator. Mountaineers Andrew Brash, Dan
Mazur, Myles Osborne and Jangbu Sherpa stumbled
upon Lincoln on their way to the summit. Hall was
sitting, poorly clothed, mere feet from a 10,000 foot
sheer cliff.
93. Are There Still Bodies Atop Mount Everest? 83
Mazur and his team immediately attempted to help
the stranded climber the best they could, eventually
leading him down the mountain to safety. Incredibly,
Lincoln Hall survived an entire evening in pitch black-
ness at 28,000 feet. Even more astonishing was the
fact a pair of climbers had passed the distressed trek-
ker during the morning and left him to die.
In the end, Lincoln Hall lived, but lost all his finger-
tips, from the first knuckle up, and a few toes to
frostbite. Dead Lucky: Life After Death on Mount
Everest is the name of Hall's autobiographical en-
deavor.
Stories like these abound from Everest. During a 2006
summit attempt, English climber David Sharp was pas-
sed by an estimated 40 other mountaineers, who
made no effort to rescue him, although he was obvi-
ously suffering from excessive frostbite and cerebral
edema. To this day, Sharp's body remains some 1,500
feet below the apex of Everest.
Of course there's also Beck Weathers, a climber who
eluded the infamous mountain's death embrace, but
lost almost his entire right arm; four fingers and the
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thumb on his left; his nose; and parts of both feet to
frostbite.
Those who suffer from Acrophobia — fear of heights —
may see their disability as crippling. I view it as ad-
vantageous. It keeps ya' off Mount Everest, doesn't it?
95. 85
Hot Sun, Cool Facts
Fact Numero Uno
Our Sun generates more energy in one, single second
than the whole of humanity has produced during its
entire existence.
Fact Number Two
One million Earth-sized planets can fit inside the con-
fines of our Sun.
Tres Fact
Our Sun is categorized as a dwarf star, because of its
diminutive size in comparison to other stars astrono-
mers have discovered.
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The Nuclear Bomb in Your Backyard
Folks livin' in either Faro or Goldsboro, North Caro-
lina, can take the above title literally.
Think the U.S. has never been under nuclear attack?
Think again.
The year was 1961. The Cuban Missile Crisis was 20
months from exploding into an international incident.
Vigilant regarding a potential Soviet strike, America
failed to protect its shores against its own worst en-
emy — itself.
Operation Chrome Dome kept B-52s — equipped with
live thermonuclear weapons — flying above the Conti-
nental U.S. on a constant basis. These bombers made
unsuspecting Americans vulnerable to accidental nu-
clear attack by their own military, 365 days a year.
Perpetually sustaining a plane in the air will, in time,
wear that aircraft down. On January 24, 1961, a B-52
en route to Seymour Johnson Air Force Base — adja-
98. What’s to Stop an Atheist From Lying on the Witness Stand? 88
cent Goldsboro, North Carolina — experienced such a
scenario. Sometime after midnight, fire broke out in
the plane's fuselage, when metal exhaustion sparked
seepage in one of the bomber's fuel tanks. Three of
the crew perished in their attempts to escape before
the plane combusted.
Separating from the aircraft, a pair of Mark 39 ther-
monuclear explosives hurtled toward the ground. Al-
though both devices came equipped with parachutes,
only one of these safety apparatuses deployed. Con-
sequently, one of the two bombs plummeted into a
muddy field, after reaching a velocity close to the
speed of sound.
Five of six safeguard mechanisms deactivated on the
first of the two bombs, leaving a single trigger to pre-
vent detonation. The second munition plunged head-
long into the marshy earth, creating an impact crater
five feet deep and 10 feet wide.
The military retrieved the former device, and rum-
maged for the latter — which was beneath swampy
soil — perhaps moments from exploding. Excavations
for the lost munition were carried out in secret, as
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the government alerted the media they were hunting
for a missing seat from the plane crash. Since the
search cost taxpayers half a million dollars, that must
have been one really comfortable chair!
The first portions of the bomb were uncovered eight
feet below the surface. More remnants were dredged
from 12 and 15 feet. At close to 20 feet, chunks of
the detonators and arming triggers were unearthed.
When the military finally abandoned their efforts to
uncover crucial elements of the device — including its
plutonium core — the hole in the ground was 50 feet
deep and 200 feet in diameter.
The pit was refilled in attempts to conceal what hor-
ror still awaits beneath. The owner of the land was
allowed to replant crops he had cultivated prior to
the crash, but was prohibited from ever digging in the
location’s general proximity. Although detonation of
the device is no longer an issue, irradiation will be a
concern for longer than it takes Dick Van Patten to be
determined People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive.
In our bonus round, see if you can guess which coun-
try on the planet the United States has nuked most. If
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you concluded "itself," you're correct, and win a free,
lifetime supply of radioactive fallout.
One thousand twenty-one nuclear detonations at the
Nevada Test Site, alone, and we still credulously be-
lieve the exponential increase in cancers is predomi-
nantly hereditary.
101. 91
Epilogue
Well, that's it...for Volume One, anyway.
"Only a hundred pages and change?” you query.
Hey, Thomas Paine's Common Sense was a mere 67
pages, and it definitely lived up to its title, whilst in-
spiring the birth of an entire nation! Not that I’m at-
tempting to incite rebellion against the British — they
have great beer, and their women are hot — but, as is
my sexual motto, "Always leave 'em wantin' more!"
The Internet is rife with "historical" tidbits, many of
which may, or may not, be true. Hitler proudly sport-
ing a lone ball beneath his slacks? The Nazi Party hav-
ing created the first blow-up sex doll? They're tre-
mendous stories, and ones I would've loved to include
in the this book, but through diligent research, were
unable to verify. Hell, I cherish the bizarre as much as
any Fortean Freak, but will only print it in What's to
Stop an Atheist From Lying on the Witness Stand? if
it's infallible. Until our paths intertwine again, I hope
you've dug what I’ve buried.
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Author’s Note
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pig-footed_bandicoot
117. 107
About the Author
While people enslaved themselves with the strips of
cotton and linen they called “money,” the asteroid
hurtled toward Earth. Unaware, the volitional vassals
prayed their pointless jobs would hasten by. This was
how they chose to spend their trivial existences. Iron-
ically, their final moments of life would almost invari-
ably consist of begging for more time.
To the asteroid, none of this mattered. It was a hunk
of errant space debris on a collision course with a ce-
lestial body in the middle of nowhere. It was neither
compassionate, nor sentient. It was simply part of a
vast Universe that cared nothing for man-made con-
trivances like money, politics or religion.
Half a decade ago, it had been well within the ability
of these humans to divert the asteroid, via technol-
ogy. They had chosen to be imprisoned by implements
of their own design, as opposed to addressing fixable
problems. As the plunging rock breached the Earth's
ionosphere, people developed ulcers over their mort-
118. What’s to Stop an Atheist From Lying on the Witness Stand? 108
gages. As the impending doom cleared the planet's
stratosphere, more than one billion individuals where
on the verge of starving to death.
Insipid television shows were hungrily devoured. Wars
were waged and people clung to their fallacious dei-
ties, even though these same gods had allowed nearly
half their families to die of cancer caused by nuclear
weapons testing.
The Chicxulub asteroid that purportedly eradicated
the dinosaurs was roughly six miles in diameter. The
celestial body streaking toward Earth on this day in
2002 was nowhere near that size. Still, at 30 feet
across, it would lay waste to more than 100,000 hu-
mans in the blink of an eye.
Interacting with the gases encircling the planet, the
asteroid began to heat up. Where the prodigious pro-
jectile struck would be anybody's guess.
Roughly a dozen individuals, worldwide, were tasked
with keeping vigil for incoming space debris. This was
due to a lack of funding, which was tied to the use-
less and destructive nature of the monetary system.
119. About the Author 109
As the asteroid ignited, a paltry amount of monitoring
mechanisms scanned the sky for biotic rubble. Since
this machinery was so meager, objects less than a kil-
ometer in diameter were rarely ever detected. Even
if they were, nobody had bankrolled subsidies for a
mitigation program to prevent the type of collision
that was about to occur.
The asteroid — now a flaming mass of annihilation —
hurtled toward Earth, and not a single human was so
much as aware.
The previous scenario may sound like a chapter from
an apocalyptic novel, but it describes an actual event
in 2002. Fortunately for the inhabitants of Earth, the
asteroid in question exploded in the sky somewhere
above the Mediterranean Sea. This detonation — due
to intense contact with atmospheric gases — gener-
ated 26 kilotons of devastating force.
The Little Boy atomic device — dropped on Hiroshima,
Japan — detonated with 13 to 18 kilotons of lethality.
Fat Man — deployed over Nagasaki — yielded a 21 kil-
oton blast.
120. What’s to Stop an Atheist From Lying on the Witness Stand? 110
What's become known as the 2002 Eastern Mediterra-
nean Event was more powerful than either.
Even more disquieting, for the reasons stated above,
not a sole human knew this errant asteroid was Earth-
bound, until it exploded in the atmosphere. Only then
were scientists able to detect the projectile's latent
presence.
Had this biotic rubble detonated over a populated
land mass, the destruction would have been colossal.
India and Pakistan — both possessing nuclear arsenals
— were on the verge of war. These two countries are
equipped with ineffectual early warning technology.
As a result, should the asteroid in question have ex-
ploded over either nation, it could have easily been
mistaken for a thermonuclear onslaught.
In this case, a nuclear counterattack would have oc-
curred. The result may have been the beginning of
World War III. The ensuing confusion could have ter-
minated in other nuclear capable countries deploying
their stockpiles.
121. About the Author 111
Even so, nations continue to make military spending
their highest priority. To any rational species trapped
in a cosmic shooting gallery, the top concern should
be an escape plan from the celestial body upon which
they find themselves incarcerated. If humanity were
suddenly faced with having to fend off a sizable as-
teroid, pandemic or supervolcano eruption, we'd be
doomed. We have no place to run. In addition, we
only have ourselves to blame, since we engage in in-
significant ideologies — like money, politics and reli-
gion — that waste time we should be spending on for-
mulating a solution.
Obviously, the author is not an advocate of the mon-
etary system, politics or religion. He realizes to en-
tertain such archaic, and pernicious ideologies is to
court disaster.
As a species, we’ve been bequeathed ample warning.
In light of our technological capabilities, to lay the
foundation for our own demise is lunacy.
122.
123. 113
Author’s Note
World Wide Web references bestowed in this literary
nightmare were of working order upon publication.
Since the Internet changes more rapidly than a politi-
cian’s promises upon inauguration, online addresses
provided herein may have gone the route of the Pig-
footed Bandicoot by the time you read this.