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Theodore Lee is the editor of Caveman Circus. He strives for self-improvement in all areas of his life, except his candy consumption, where he remains a champion gummy worm enthusiast. When not writing about mindfulness or living in integrity, you can find him hiding giant bags of sour patch kids under the bed.
What Were Aztec Sacrifices Ritual Actually Like?
They were religious events first. The Aztecs believed that their gods got their sustenance from human sacrifice; and one of the basic duties of Religion is caring for your gods. The most important of these sacrifices were carried out during the 18 monthly festivals of the Solar Year.
One of these, to give you an example, was the Tlacaxipehualiztli, the Festival of the Flaying of Men, celebrated at spring equinox before the rainy season, one of the most brutal and complex.
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One of the only two known authentic Jolly Roger pirate flags in the world.
Prior to the advent and popularization of the "Jolly Roger" we know today, western pirates flew a simple black flag, initially devoid of design.
The black flag was part of a flag signal combo, together with a plain red flag. After closing in on a target ship, the black flag would be raised, signaling that "quarter" will be given if the target crew surrendered their cargo/valuables without a fight. Followed by warning shots, if the enemy did not strike their own flag to signal surrender, the red flag (or bloody flag as it is known) was raised, signaling that the target’s cargo/valuables will be taken by force and that "no quarter" will be given if the enemy ship continued to refuse surrender.
The pirate captain Jean Thomas Dulaien would wait for the enemy to fire three or more cannon shots after raising the red flag before giving the order to attack with no quarter given.
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12 Green Flags That Your Relationship Has Long-Term Potential
1. You go on a road trip together and still like each other at the end of it. Traveling together in general is a great test of a relationship. Packing, airports, cabs, foreign languages, etc. Being able to navigate all the potentially stressful aspects of traveling and still have a good time together is a huge green flag in my opinion.
What was Hitler’s last day on Earth like?
In late April 1945, chaos reigned in Berlin. Years of war had turned former superpower Germany into a battleground, and its cities from strongholds into places under siege. The Red Army had completely circled the city, which now called on elderly men, police, and even children to defend it. But though a battle raged on in the streets, the war was already lost. Adolf Hitler’s time was almost up.
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A weeping George Gillette in 1940, witnessing the forced sale of 155,000 acres of land for the Garrison Dam and Reservoir, dislocating more than 900 Native American families
These lands were owned by the Three Affiliated Tribes, which “had been their home for perhaps more than a millennium”. Threatened by confiscation under eminent domain, the tribes protested…
Align Your Behavior Online With Your Values
You act one way in person, but let your inner child run loose online. Bully people, complain endlessly, pick fights with strangers, leave nasty comments.
What’s the harm? It’s not you. “On the internet, no one knows you’re a dog.”
Oh wait, it IS you. You ARE the person you act like online.
When you complain online, your real-life experience sours.
When you obsess over doom-and-gloom news stories, your worldview darkens considerably.
And when you’re mean and juvenile and nasty to perfect strangers, you’ll find your thoughts becoming sharper about the real-life people that you love.
Linkage
She Played Missy Cooper On The Big Bang Theory. See Courtney Henggeler Now At 44 – Ned Hardy
A Revolutionary Implant Gives Men A Larger Penis, But Some Say It’s Left Them Deformed And In Excruciating Pain – Insider
The Superpowers of Sensitive People – The Greater Good
These little things are great for if you are flossing and you cannot reach into a certain place with the floss. It has a nice curve to it so it’s easier to get to your back teeth/gums – Amazon
This Is The Scientific Way To Win Any Argument (And Not Make Enemies) – Fast Co
‘Leave the chocolate milk out of this’: School cooks, parents, kids push back on USDA effort to make lunches healthier – Stat News
No longer a “secret weapon,” Southeast Asian cooks are getting creative with the traditional umami ingredient – Taste
11 Women On Their Last Breakup Before They Met The One – Refinery 29
She Played Lydia in Mrs. Doubtfire. See Lisa Jakub Now at 44 – Ned Hardy
You be the judge: should my boyfriend stop farting in front of me? – The Guardian
Robert Smith of The Cure convinces Ticketmaster to give partial refunds, lower fees – NPR
15 Mind-Blowing Pictures Untouched by Photoshop – Linkiest
Why Does Costco’s $4.99 Rotisserie Chicken Taste…Soapy? A Wild Poultry Chase for Answers – Bon Appetit
Quantum Computing and The Problem of Cryptography – Hackernoon
Remake of Gruesome Horror Classic Faces of Death Is Still On—and It Has a Cast – Gizmodo
When it comes to dinner plates, Corelle is magic. Nothing better out there in my opinion. Thin, light, super strong, they are easy to clean and store compactly – Amazon
A nice collection of women in yoga pants (nsfw) – Leenks
Microsoft’s new Copilot will change Office documents forever – The Verge
Childless people over 50 are honestly reflecting on whether they made the right decision – Upworthy
The Dumping Grounds
