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There were some pretty creative Medieval Torture devices during the dark ages!

The Dark Ages Had Some Gnarly Medieval Torture Devices!

They weren’t called the Dark Ages for nothing. After the fall of the Roman Empire, Europe was plunged into a state of anarchy. Medieval torture practices emerged during this time, reflecting the turmoil and brutality of the era. All semblance of the institutions that provided order and safety during the

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The Strategies of Michael Kaplan: Insights for Aspiring Advantage Players.

Michael Kaplan: Mastering the Mind of Advantage Players

Most casino gamblers head to Las Vegas for Atlantic City looking for free booze, a nice meal, and the chance to plunk a few bucks down on the craps or blackjack table. If they win a few bucks, so much the better. But many would never consider that they really

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Will robots take over the world?

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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These are some very deadly feather dusters.

The Art and Inspiration Behind Blackbird Mfg. EDC Gear

Tell us a little bit about Blackbird Mfg. and how you got into making weapons?  I got my first real knife at about five years old and proceeded to cut myself immediately, and the love affair blossomed from there. Growing up, my father, a custom knife maker in the early 1990s,

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American fighter pilot Charlie Plumb.

Capt. Charlie Plumb’s Fight for Survival as a POW

Under his code name “Plumber,” fresh-faced and zealous U.S. Navy pilot Charlie Plumb made more than 100 successful carrier landings and flew 74 triumphant missions throughout the Vietnam War. But on his 75th mission on May 19, 1967—five days before he was to return home—the then-24-year-old was shot down by

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Delve into the story of Bonnie and Clyde's notorious exploits during the Great Depression.

Bonnie and Clyde: The Crime Wave That Captivated a Nation

Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow have been notorious for decades. During the Great Depression, they created trouble and developed a less-than-good reputation. They stuck together through thick and thin, robbing banks, filling stations, and alluding the police until one day, they were finally stopped for good. Through it all, the

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Expect the unexpected with an unskilled fighter. Here he uses a makeshift weapon to attack your foundation.

Skillset Fight Club – Are You Ready to Face The Inexperienced Attacker?

You just earned a high-ranking martial arts belt or completed a comprehensive self-defense course. You’ve practiced hours in the gym, or the ring, or on the mat. With your training, you’ve mastered the skills to counter traditionally thrown punches, kicks, grabs, and takedowns. You’re ready for any attacker that comes your way…or are you? Although you may be able to go toe-to-toe with the best

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