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Graffiti Trains: The Hip-Hop Lifestyle Of Moving Art

Most people look at spray paint-covered walls and see nothing more than a blight on the community. An eyesore that lowers property values and screams crime. However, to a small group of passionate people, graffiti is an art form and these trains are a huge part of it. Train Graffiti

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A group of Bell helicopters moves through the Vietnam sky.

The Fall of Saigon: Our Sacrifices Were Absolutely Necessary

Until recent events, of which I am sure we are all painfully aware, the fall of Saigon was one of the darkest days in American military and political history. It was maybe not the culmination, but certainly the termination of a decade and a half of US military advisory, combat,

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Maintain situational awareness.

The 360 Mindset: Seeing the Big Picture to Avoid Trouble

Bad guys don’t play fair, and in a physical conflict, you’ll probably end up fighting their buddies as well, putting you at a major disadvantage…or does it? It may seem like two against one or three against one are losing odds for you, if or when, trouble comes your way.

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A screwdriver can be used as an EDC tool.

The Screwdriver: An Easy EDC Tool for Self-Defense

So, there you are parked in your car, when out of nowhere someone comes and breaks the window or opens your door. (Free lesson: Lock your car door as soon as you get in it.) You scream as they try to open your door to pull you out, but not

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The process of embalming is way more complicated than you might think.

7 Steps You Didn’t Know Took Place to Embalm a Body

Ever wonder what happens after you or a loved one dies it’s time to embalm a body? Some people can look so peaceful while lying in their caskets being viewed. Others tend to look like a weird, almost clay-like version of themselves. We can think of embalmers as stylists or

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Cold weather boots

The 4 Most Effective Military Shoes Ever Worn into Battle

Forrest Gump might have been a fictional soldier, but there his equally fictional commanding officer, Lt. Dan Taylor, had a standing order that was actually a good piece of advice: take care of your feet. Taking good care of one’s feet is a critical aspect of military life on the

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Garrotes may seem only to inhabit the realm of spy novels and World War II special-ops lore, but people really did use these things to kill each other.

Garrotes: From Spy Lore To Practical Use For The Everyday Man

After handily escaping from the cold stone and granite confines of prison, you are recruited by the one organization that allows you truly to capitalize upon the homicidal pleasure you take in dispatching people. You are then handpicked by the head of operations, “Number Three,” as she is known.  Garrotes

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A humanoid robot with a shopping cart is shopping at a grocery store.

Robot Servants: Is This The Rise Of The Machines?

I don’t want to sound like a total dork, but I have seen way too many movies where robot servants turn on their masters, and none of those movies end well for humans. I mean, we were all introduced to Skynet back in 1984, and we know what those tin

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