The US military dumped 64 million pounds of nerve gas, mustard, and other chemicals into the ocean after World War II, along with 400,000 bombs and land mines. At least 26 landfill sites were used, and there are likely more. The long-term environmental impact is unknown. Other countries have also dumped chemical weapons into the […]
The Cannon Coaster at Coney Island was designed to jump a gap in the tracks, but sandbag tests showed it was too dangerous. No one was hurt, but the coaster was eventually filled in. Coney Island was once the largest amusement area in the US, but now has two major parks and hosts events like […]
Psychosis does not necessarily lead to violence; those with severe mental illness are more likely to be victims of violence. Psychotic individuals may react violently to delusions and hallucinations, but overall, individuals with mental illness are not more likely to commit violence. Extra-clinical factors, such as homelessness and limited access to education, can increase the […]
Dangerous offenders who commit crimes causing serious harm face harsher sentences and stricter supervision. In some countries, they may face indeterminate prison sentences. Laws requiring sex offenders to be registered and monitored have been upheld as constitutional, but some argue they are an extension of punishment. Indeterminate sentencing for dangerous offenders is controversial, with opponents […]
A dangerous goods declaration certifies that a shipper has followed labeling and packaging regulations for the safe transport of hazardous materials by land, sea, or air. It lists the number of items shipped, the net weight, and the name of the hazardous material, along with a numerical code assigned to the product. The International Aviation […]
