John Thompson
This goo was worth a point in March 2025.
publication date: Saturday, March 15, 2025 (part of March 2025)
category: 
Accidents
clue: The right of this person to keep and bear arms would not be infringed by a 1992 farming accident in North Dakota.
explanation: Thompson made national news as a teenager when his arms were severed in a farming accident while working alone. He managed to call 911 and get his arms surgically reattached, albeit with limited function. He worked for a time as a motivational speaker and published a best-selling book about his experience, Home in One Piece. more…
intended difficulty: easy
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, and Richard Slominsky
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