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U.S. Army Medal of Honor Recipient Gilbert Collier:
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On July 19, 1953, Sgt. Collier was point man and assistant leader of a combat patrol committed to make contact with the enemy. As the patrol moved forward through the darkness, he and his commanding officer slipped and fell from a steep, 60-foot cliff and were injured. Incapacitated by a…
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History of the bikini
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Evidence of bikini-style women’s clothing has been found as early as 5600 BC, and the history of the bikini can be traced back to that era. Illustrations of women wearing bikini-like garments during competitive athletic events in the Roman era have been found in several locations, the most famous of which is at Villa Romana del…
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Research shows Pompeii’s dead aren’t who we thought they were:
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The haunting plaster casts of Pompeii’s victims, preserved since the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE, have long been a source of fascination and speculation. Popular narratives about these individuals—who they were and how they might have been related—have often reflected modern assumptions. But new genetic analysis challenges these…
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In 1896, Carl Akeley, a renowned American taxidermist and naturalist, became the subject of an extraordinary story after he killed a leopard with his bare hands during an attack.
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This incredible feat, which demonstrated both his bravery and his deep connection to nature, solidified Akeley’s reputation as a pioneering figure in the field of natural history. Known for revolutionizing taxidermy with innovative techniques, he forever changed how animals were preserved for museum exhibits, setting the standard for modern practices…
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We aren’t the only human species to have ever walked on the face of the Earth.
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We, homo sapiens, have a close relative with a tragic history – the Neanderthals or the neanderthalensis. These cousins of ours lived in Europe and West Asia about 45,000 years ago. Even though we share 99.7% of our DNA with the Neanderthals, we look slightly different from each other. Compared…
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THE 48 LAWS OF POWER.
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A Book written by Robert Greene that offers a Series of Strategies for Obtaining and Maintaining Power in various situations. Here I leave you a summary of the 48 Laws: 2.Don’t Trust friends too much, use your Enemies: Friends Betray you more easily, but if you Manage to WIN an…
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Reason why people disrespect you and treat you like trash as if you are someone with no relevance is because…
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THINGS TO DO TO AVOID THIS. Source:Calvin The Urbanite📷Pinterest
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“Getting Too Attached to Someone is Dangerous”
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Attachment is a beautiful yet delicate thread that ties us to others. It offers comfort, connection, and a sense of belonging, but when it becomes excessive, it can feel like walking on a tightrope over a sea of uncertainty. When we become too attached to someone: Protecting Yourself from Over-Attachment:…
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Rick Rescorla was responsible for saving more than 2,700 lives, and he sang songs to keep people calm while they evacuated.
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Rick Rescorla was already a hero of the battlefields of Vietnam, where he earned the Silver Star and other awards for his exploits as an Army officer. Rescorla — once immortalized on the cover of the book “We Were Soldiers Once… And Young” — would often sing to his men…
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Today We Remember And Honor Alwyn Cash.
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This Christmas, we should reflect on the spirit of men like Cashe. The men, who allowed so many others to go home and live freely. Men, among men. On 17 October 2005, a massive roadside bomb tore through a Bradley IFV carrying members of the US Army 1/15th Infantry Regiment…