After cops bust a drug operation, the confiscated substances have to go somewhere. There are many effective ways the authorities might dispose of the seized substances. This is not one of them. A Turkish city was recently forced into lockdown when dark clouds of billowing weed smoke enveloped it. The smoke was the result of …
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Strawberry fun facts like the Carolinas having two strawberry seasons because of their temperate and similar spring and fall seasons is just the start these facts. The majority of the roots of strawberry plants are located in the top 3 inches of soil. Some think the berries got their name from the fact that the …
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There are events in history so important and momentous that everyone knows about them. But the thing is that many of those events never happened. Even if they did, many times the events were vastly different from what we think today. You see, history is a centuries-long game of telephone and things often get distorted …
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These strawberry quotes will get you in the mood for these delicious berries. What’s your favorite strawberry quote? Each moment is just what it is. It might be the only moment of our life; it might be the only strawberry we’ll ever eat. We could get depressed about it, or we could finally appreciate it …
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Did you know that May 7th is National Skilled Jobs Day? These odd skilled jobs may surprise you. Instrumentation Technician These skilled jobs need workers responsible for maintenance, repair, and calibration of the instruments of various industries. They must ensure safety, efficiently and effectively, typically with mechanical systems. Wind Turbine Technician “Nice mix of rigging, …
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Sometimes people simply go missing. Whether they do it voluntarily or not, their disappearance will always leave their loved ones wondering what happened to them. One such missing person’s case, however, recently received closure. Audrey Backeberg vanished in 1962. She was reportedly trying to escape domestic abuse, and that’s what she did. After leaving her …
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Whatever’s wrong with you, it’s all because of your mother. Although simplified, this theory is one thing everybody knows about Sigmund Freud, one of the most influential psychologist to ever live. Yet, many people don’t know much more about Freud. And that’s probably for the better, because Freud was a strange, troubled, and frankly disturbing …
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You don’t have to have been to these amazing National Parks to know more about them. But you should try to go, of course, to see them in real life. Zion National Park Translated from Hebrew, the word “Zion” translates to a place of peace and relaxation. Voyageurs National Park This national park has had …
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We all have our passions. Some people like classic cars, others are dedicated to fashion, and some folks collect sock puppets. Tim Friede likes to get bitten by snakes. Venomous ones. Repeatedly. Having been interested in all manner of slithering creatures all his life, some two decades ago, Friede decided to start letting venomous snakes …
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Dog people are everywhere and here are a bunch of quotes from them. Because honestly, who better? “My little dog—a heartbeat at my feet.” —Edith Wharton “There is nothing truer in this world than the love of a good dog.” —Mira Grant “It’s tough to stay married. My wife kisses the dogs on the lips, …
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