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Loads of quirky, cool, and astonishing facts about the U. S. military, including weapons, wars, and military people.
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Arnold Ringstad
Arnold Ringstad lives in Minnesota with his wife and their cat. He enjoys researching and writing about mysterious events, such as the disappearance of D. B. Cooper.
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