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Dramatic Gulf coastline scene depicting Iran attacks on US sites with missiles in the sky

Iran Attacks US Sites in Bahrain and Kuwait While Trump Threatens to ‘Complete the Job’ on Truth Social

aota-admin1 month ago04 mins

Iran attacks US sites in Bahrain and Kuwait with ballistic missiles, while Trump threatens annihilation via social media. Diplomacy is apparently fine.

Cartoon illustration of keel-hauling punishment history on a tall ship

Keel-Hauling Was Very Real — And Absolutely Horrifying, Old Chap

aota-admin1 month ago1 month ago04 mins

Keel-hauling punishment history proves that pirates had far worse things to worry about than running out of rum.