A Brief History On March 17, 1968, the US Army proved just how dangerous it is to play with weapons of “maaaass” destruction! (Yes, we went there…) Digging Deeper Digging deeper, we find the Army operating Dugway Proving Ground in Utah starting in 1941, a top secret testing area for chemical and biological weapons. The terrible effect of various poison gas weapons in World War I by both sides caused nervousness during World War II that somebody would once again initiate their use, especially when desperate. The US supposedly contemplated using poison gas against Japanese dug in deeply in islands…
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Major Dan
Major Daniel Zar is a retired veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He served during the Cold War and has traveled to many countries around the world. Prior to his military service, he graduated from Cleveland State University, having majored in sociology. Following his military service, he worked as a police officer eventually earning the rank of captain prior to his retirement.
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A Brief History Earlier today, we noted how the 50 millionth Ford automobile rolled off the assembly line, a shiny new Thunderbird! Nevertheless, not all automotive ideas have been winners… Digging Deeper 10. Bricklin (1974-1976) The only car ever with gull wing doors that opened and closed electrically looked good, but was not good. Only 2,854 of the Canadian cars were built, costing the province of New Brunswick $23 million of their investment. Built with either an AMC or Ford V-8, the Bricklin had no ashtrays, which made it ahead of its time for sure! 9. Cadillac Cimmaron (1982-1988) Based…
A Brief History On March 16, 1958, the 50 millionth Ford automobile rolled off the assembly line, a shiny new Thunderbird! Digging Deeper Henry Ford, who did not actually invent the automobile, certainly is the man most responsible for making it what it is today. Ford’s first attempt at a car company, The Henry Ford Company, became the Cadillac Motor Company after Ford left that business in 1902. In 1903, Ford formed the Ford Motor Company with the help of investors impressed by his success racing cars (which included the Dodge brothers that ended up starting their own namesake car…
A Brief History On March 15, 1906, a name synonymous with the finest was created with the founding of Rolls-Royce Ltd.! That name is the meaning of luxury and for over 100 years has been the ultimate symbol of wealth. Digging Deeper Digging deeper, we find Charles Rolls operating one of the first car dealerships and Fredrick H. Royce manufacturing a two cylinder engine car in 1904 when they met. Impressed with Royce’s car, Rolls agreed to sell it, and the two formed their iconic company in 1906. Building the best car they could without cutting corners resulted in cars…
A Brief History On March 14, 2016, news wires buzzed with the story of a Burien, Washington shooting of an ax wielding maniac by an armed citizen lawfully carrying a concealed pistol for which he has a permit to carry. The 60 year old customer of a 7-11 store shot and killed the 40 something year old ax man as the maniac attacked the 58 year old clerk of the store, wounding the hapless storekeeper. Digging Deeper The wounded store clerk says the armed customer saved his life and perhaps others, an opinion also expressed by King County Sheriff’s personnel. Police…