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The Vikings took their funerals seriously and were somewhat afraid of death.

Weird History: Viking Funerals Were Epic

Vikings have a particular reputation attached to them. Usually, that reputation is filled with violent acts, pillaging, and an overall rough lifestyle. Viking funerals were no different. History says they resided in Denmark, Norway, and Swedish regions and were prevalent seafarers. There is very little documentation of the Norse people

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A homicide crime scene investigator will be exposed to all sorts of atrocities throughout their career.

No Shit There I Was: A Dismembered Body Triple Crime Scene

This particular scene would be one of the most gruesome crime scenes I had ever investigated and processed. It also entailed not only one crime scene but three. The following is a true account of a dismembered body triple crime scene I worked as a CSI. The Dismembered Body Call

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As much as airlines pride themselves on their customer service policies and procedures, some problems cannot be avoided or are influenced by outside factors.

How To Survive Airline Cancelations: Travel Painlessly In 2023

After Southwest Airlines’ historic 2022 holiday meltdown, where more than two-thirds of its flights were canceled over three days, many travelers wondered about their options. Some speculated that labor issues were the cause, while others pointed to the airline’s aging software. In contrast, the airline argued that foul weather was

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The Department of Justice gives a legal definition of human trafficking as "a crime that involves compelling or coercing a person to provide labor or services, or to engage in commercial sex acts.

How To Spot Signs Of Human Trafficking

The little girl feels a shock of fear pulse through her body as the blacked-out non-descript van screeches around the corner barreling in her direction. She turns to sprint away as the van doors suddenly spring open, as a ski mask-wearing giant of a man reaches out and scoops her

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The Radium Girls are to be remembered as women who stood up and fought back against the odds, with death staring them in the face.

Weird History: Radium Girls, Honey You’re Positively Glowing

My friends, this is a weird history story with a little bit of everything. Glowing bones? Yes. Outrageous lies. Yep. Terribly sad and painful deaths. Unfortunately, yes, it has those too. This is the story of the Radium Girls. What Is Radium? Radium is a chemical element with the symbol

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Learn how to season a cast iron pan and kiss that non stick skillet goodbye.

How To Season A Cast Iron Pan: Dishwashers Are A No-No

Take your non-stick coated and throw it out. Learning how to season a cast iron pan isn’t difficult and doesn’t require a master-level prepping degree. Plenty of stories exist about the cancerous nature of that coating, and if you ever talk to someone who has worked in that industry, you

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One such operation SOG created was an ingenious top-secret program called Project Eldest Son.

Weird History: The True Story Of Project Eldest Son

The definition of war is a state of armed conflict between two or more groups or nations. There is nothing pretty about it. It is violent and destructive and often leads to widespread suffering and loss of life. War can take many forms, from conventional battles between armies to guerrilla

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The We Defy Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation that raises funds to pay the tuition of disabled combat veterans to train in jiu-jitsu as a form of therapy and fitness.

BYOB: Brian Marvin, We Defy Foundation

Brian Marvin served in the United States Army for 20 years with multiple deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan while attached to the 160th SOAR(A). In his off-time, Brian coached high school wrestling and decided it was time to get himself back into competition. Jiu-jitsu and submission grappling was the natural

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Do you possess the skills necessary to ace your next job interview?

How To Ace A Job Interview: The Other Applicants Have No Shot

As a hiring manager, interviewer, and applicant, I have sat on both sides of the table. The interview is perhaps the most stressful point of the application process for an applicant. So take a deep breath, relax; you got this; now ace this job interview! You saw a fascinating job,

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