A secret U.S. Army tactical unit called the “Ghost Army” tricked German forces during WWII with fake military displays that were deceptively real. Source: https://www.livescience.com/wwii-ghost-army.html
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New Free Speech Site Gets in a Tangle Over … Free Speech
The social network bills itself as a ‘no censorship’ bastion — but it’s already had to remind users what is and isn’t allowed. From a report: In recent weeks, Donald Trump has started having his tweets factchecked and published with disclaimers when they contain misleading information. Katie Hopkins, the woman who once compared migrants to cockroaches and called for a “final…
Facebook Takes Down Trump Ads Featuring Symbol Used By Nazis To Mark Political Prisoners
Facebook on Thursday took down Trump campaign ads against antifa that prominently featured a symbol used by Nazis to designate political prisoners, a spokesperson for the company confirmed to The Hill. From the report: “We removed these posts and ads for violating our policy against organized hate,” Facebook said in a statement. “Our policy prohibits using a banned hate group’s symbol…
Hidden atrocities of Nazis at concentration camp on British island finally come to light
During WWII, Nazis operated a concentration camp on one of the British Channel Islands; the horrific conditions there were kept secret for decades after the war. Source: https://www.livescience.com/nazi-atrocities-camp-british.html
Happy birthday, Yuri Gagarin
Yuri Gagarin was a Russian pilot who became the first human to travel to space, in 1961. His story … plus links to a Yuri’s Night celebration near you. Source: https://earthsky.org/space/this-date-in-science-yuri-gagarins-birthday…
Today in science: Launch of Explorer 1
Can you believe it’s been 62 years since the United States launched its 1st satellite? Explorer 1 advanced the space race between the US and the Soviet Union. It led to the discovery of the Van Allen radiation belts. Source: https://earthsky.org/space/launch-of-explorer-1-jan-31-1958…
Trove of Jewish artifacts discovered beneath a synagogue destroyed by Nazis during WWII
In a historic Polish synagogue dating to the 18th century, restorers found a secret stash of Jewish ritual objects, concealed under the floor. Source: https://www.livescience.com/judaica-buried-artifacts-polish-synagogue.html
Ultima Thule renamed to avoid Nazi link
The distant Kuiper Belt object formerly known as 2014 MU69 – later known as Ultima Thule – has been renamed again. Its new name is Arrokoth. Source: https://earthsky.org/space/ultima-thule-renamed-to-avoid-nazi-link…
Distant space rock known as Ultima Thule renamed to avoid Nazi links
The space rock that the New Horizons probe visited earlier this year had been nicknamed Ultima Thule, but it was pointed out this name has links to the Nazis Source: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2223176-distant-space-rock-known-as-ultima-thule-renamed-to-avoid-nazi-links/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home…
Grave of Romani Baby Taken Prisoner During WWII Discovered at Former Nazi Camp
The find shows, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that Nazis used the Czech camp to imprison Roma people. Source: https://www.livescience.com/roma-graves-uncovered-nazi-camp.html