by tjb | Dec 3, 2025 | Author's Posts
Hurricane Katrina (2005) * Hurricane Katrina struck the Golf Coast of the United States in late August 2005, causing catastrophic damage, especially in New Orleans, Louisiana. The disaster response involved local, state, and federal agencies, as well as...
by tjb | Nov 25, 2025 | Author's Posts
The Great Emu War (1932) * The Great Emu War was a peculiar event that took place in Western Australia in late 1932. After World War 1, Australian farmers in the Campion district faced a massive emu migration. These large, flightless birds invaded farmlands in search...
by tjb | Nov 19, 2025 | Author's Posts
DDT and Other Harmful Chemicals (1940s-1970s) * From the 1940s through the 1970s, DDT and other synthetic chemicals saw widespread use, primarily as pesticides and herbicides. DDT was initially celebrated for its effectiveness in controlling insect-borne diseases like...
by tjb | Nov 12, 2025 | Author's Posts
The Ford Pinto Safety Crisis (1970s) * The Ford Pinto safety crisis refers to a major controversy in the 1970s surrounding the subcompact Ford Pinto automobile. After its release in 1971, it was discovered that the Pinto’s fuel tank was prone to rupture and...
by tjb | Nov 5, 2025 | Author's Posts
The Salem Witch Trials (1692) * The Salem Witch Trials were a series of hearings and prosecutions that took place in colonial Massachusetts between February and May of 1692. Trigged by accusations of witchcraft in the Salem Village community, the trials led to the...
