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Monday, May 31, 2021

Folklore Tips On How To To Avoid Dying...#7...Never Wash A Flag

Folklore is a funny thing that is handed down from generation to generation. Many people believe these old wives' tales, and maybe that is why they have remained with us after hundreds of years. According to the old world Farmer's Almanac and popular folklore, these are some of the best tips to... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, May 30, 2021

Memorial Day, And Who Really Celebrated It First

More than 20 towns claim to be the 'birthplace' of Memorial Day, but only one has federal recognition. Boalsburg, Pennsylvania, bases its claim on an 1864 gathering of women to mourn those recently killed at Gettysburg. In Carbondale, Illinois, they take claim to being first thanks to the 1866... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, May 29, 2021

The Power Of Suggestion Is More Real Than You Think

One of the most popular foods found at summer cookouts is the all-American hot dog. Unfortunately, processed meats eaten in large quantities are unhealthy, artery-clogging, and saturated with fattening preservatives like nitrites and nitrates, but Nathan's has somehow managed to continue to draw in... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, May 28, 2021

Thank You All For Your Service

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Thursday, May 27, 2021

Our Amazing Military Showing Off Their Teamwork Skills

An unimaginable feat for this type of photo that was taken in 1917 for National geographic. This American flag is made up of 10,000 Navy recruits and covers seven acres. Each star required 65 men, close quarters for an extended period of time, and the patience of a saint. Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021

The Stone-Built Roving Bridge, A Clever Innovation From the Early 1800s

The Macclesfield Canal is located in east Cheshire, England. The stone horse Change bridge 77, equipped with the towpath allowed for horses to cross without being unhitched from the narrowboat it was pulling. Macclesfield Canal - bridge 77 Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, May 25, 2021

An Old Beauty Constructed Out Of Pure Hard Labor...No Power Tools Involved

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Monday, May 24, 2021

Those Idiots Forgot That We Need Them For Survival

Humans are the only creatures in this world, who cut the trees, made paper from them, and then wrote: "SAVE the TREES" on the paper. Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, May 23, 2021

I Am Open-Minded, But Even This Is Too Much For Me

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Saturday, May 22, 2021

Butt Crack Camouflage For Handymen

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