Chloropicrin Hazards: Pesticide, Chemical Warfare & Exposure Prevention

by Jeff Edwards

Once used in chemical warfare, chloropicrin is now a common pesticide across American farms. Highly toxic and fast-acting, it can cause vomiting, blindness, and respiratory failure. Its widespread use makes accidental or intentional exposure a real risk. Learn what it is, how it affects the body, and how to stay protected.

By Jay Speakman
Dangers of Zyklon B Gas: The Lethal Gas of the Holocaust

Zyklon B was not invented for war. It began as a pesticide, used to control infestations in ships and warehouses. But in t...
By Jay Speakman
Inside Unit 731: The Secret Biological Warfare Research of the Japanese Army

From 1936–1945, Japan’s covert Unit 731 operated in Manchuria under the guise of epidemic prevention. Directed by Lt. Gen. Shirō Ishii, th...
By Jay Speakman
Is The US Going to War with Iran: Understanding the Escalating Tensions Between US, Israel & Iran

Amid rising U.S.-Israel military coordination and Iran’s accelerating nuclear posture, conflict has escalated bey...
By Jay Speakman
Cold War Map: Uncover the Hidden Battlegrounds of the Cold War Era

The Cold War reshaped global borders and alliances as the U.S. and Soviet Union vied for influence across Europe, Asia, Latin America, and Afric...
By Jeff Edwards
NIJ Body Armor Levels Explained: All About National Institute of Justice's New Levels of Body Armor

Body armor just got an upgrade. The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) has replaced its familiar Level II–IV ratings with a new...