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The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) were an aggressor rebel bunch battling for a free country for Hindu Tamils in Northeastern Sri Lanka. The LTTE was established in the mid 1970s by Velupillai Prabhakaran, who drove the gathering until his demise by Sri Lankan military in May 2009. During the 1980s, the LTTE crushed various different Tamil aggressor gatherings, arising as the predominant gathering before the decade's over.
By Nikhil Jadhav3 years ago in History
Title: Human Spontaneous Combustion: . Content Warning.
Introduction The notion of human spontaneous combustion has captured the imagination of writers, storytellers, and curious minds for centuries. The idea that a person could suddenly burst into flames without any apparent external cause is a tantalizing mystery that has found its way into folklore, literature, and even scientific discussions. However, despite its intriguing allure, the concept of human spontaneous combustion remains largely relegated to the realm of myth and speculation due to the lack of empirical evidence and scientific plausibility.
By Lynn Myers3 years ago in History
Shadows of Valor: The Legend of Carlos Hathcock, Vietnam's Stealthy Sniper
In a serene field dominated by bamboo and tall grass, a gentle wind stirs, swaying the long grasses in a dance. In these fleeting moments of nature's choreography, an American sniper, outfitted in a complete camouflage ghillie suit, inches his way forward, ever so slightly, a mere centimeter at a time. And as the breeze subsides, he freezes, immobile, resolute, awaiting the next gust that will grant him passage. Yet, in the absence of that fortuitous zephyr, he steels himself to persist in his journey towards a distant goal, a mile and a half away. An almost inconceivable pace of advancement awaits him – a crawl of twelve inches per hour. This deliberate, methodical progress draws the attention of none other than the local wildlife, which grazes and ambles mere inches from his hidden form. Even a venomous viper unwittingly traverses his path, unfazed by the presence of the intrepid sniper.
By Gavin Goodhall3 years ago in History
Brave and Buried: The Untold Stories of Vietnam's Tunnel Rats
On June 11, 1969, in Ba Ria city, Vung Tau province, Vietnam, a new guy arrived at the base to see a total mess. Just a few days earlier, a group of soldiers got hit by an M16 mine, which they called the "Jumping jack" because it leaped into the air when triggered. This mine killed three soldiers and wounded 24 others. Shortly after that, the enemy planted another mine that went off when a vehicle passed by, and this was the new guy's first encounter with a dead body. In the middle of all this chaos, he had to quickly get used to his job.
By Gavin Goodhall3 years ago in History
Top 10 Cruel blood sports
Top 10 Cruel blood sports Even in the contemporary era, the remnants of barbarism persist within society. Blood sports, with their cruel treatment of animals, maintain a disheartening popularity. From the abhorrent act of hurling wildlife into the air to the pursuit of foxes with hounds, some individuals continue to derive perverse enjoyment from the suffering of creatures. Yet, this cycle of cruelty seldom goes without retribution. Presented below, in ascending order of abhorrence, are ten of the most heinous instances of animal cruelty, along with the fitting retribution faced by participants.
By Lindsay Franklin3 years ago in History
Unraveling the Truth: Reflecting on the Real Events of 9/11. Content Warning.
Title: Unraveling the Tragedy of 9/11: A Closer Look at the Events that Shook the World On September 11, 2001, the world witnessed a horrifying and unprecedented act of terrorism that forever altered the course of history. The events that transpired on that fateful day, commonly known as 9/11, have left an indelible mark on global consciousness. The attacks, orchestrated by the extremist group al-Qaeda, targeted iconic symbols of American power and prosperity, resulting in the loss of nearly 3,000 innocent lives.
By Destiny David3 years ago in History
The Hunt for Bin Laden: Inside the Covert Operation that Changed History
For almost a decade, the US was on a mission to track down Osama Bin Laden, the guy behind the 9/11 attacks that killed about three thousand Americans. This led to a big conflict that lasted until May 2nd, 2011. Even though they had kicked out the Taliban, the group that had sheltered Bin Laden, they couldn't catch or kill him. But that was about to change. The CIA had been chasing countless leads for years to find out where Bin Laden was hiding, but they didn't have any luck. He managed to escape Afghanistan, which was controlled by the US, and found safety in Pakistan, a nearby country with rough terrain and not much oversight.
By Gavin Goodhall3 years ago in History








