In 1965, an unforgettable warning was broadcast for all to hear. Over half a century later, it’s sadly come true, and it’s chilling to hear.
Paul Harvey, a conservative American news commentator and talk-radio pioneer whose staccato style made him one of America’s most familiar voices, reached tens of millions of listeners at the peak of his career. His “idiosyncratic delivery of news stories with dramatic pauses, quirky intonations, and many of his standard lead-ins and sign-offs” made him extremely recognizable on the radio.
Although he was very accurate in his reporting, no one could imagine that his famous words from decades ago would be prophetic, describing the reality of today. Indeed, over half a century ago, the legendary ABC Radio commentator, who was born Paul Harvey Aurandt in 1918, seeming predicted how the United States is right now during a broadcast that aired in 1965.
If I Were the Devil: Paul…:
Firefighters caution the public about the dangers of leaving water bottles inside cars
High temperatures can greatly influence our daily routines. Extended exposure to extreme heat poses a well-known risk of heatstroke, making it essential to limit time spent in direct sunlight. Staying hydrated and avoiding strenuous activities during the hottest parts of the day is vital for health and safety.
In addition to heat-related health risks, hot weather conditions, combined with strong winds and low humidity, create ideal scenarios for fires to start. One often-overlooked fire hazard is leaving water bottles inside vehicles during extreme heat. Clear bottles can act like magnifying glasses, concentrating sunlight and generating focused beams of light.
When light passes through a transparent or semi-transparent bottle, it can create a concentrated heat point. This intense heat can ignite nearby flammable items, such as paper or clothing, leading to a fire in just minutes. This is why fire safety officials advise against leaving water bottles in cars.
In July 2017, Dioni Amuchastegui, a battery technician at Idaho Power, experienced this firsthand when he noticed smoke rising from his truck’s center console during his lunch break. At first, he thought it was just dust. However, he soon realized that sunlight was bending through a water bottle, causing smoke to form.
Acting swiftly, he removed the bottle and averted a potential fire. Amuchastegui later shared his experience with coworkers, which inspired the creation of an awareness video highlighting the dangers of leaving water bottles in vehicles during hot weather.
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