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What’s It Like To Be A Coal Miner?
I graduated from Virginia Tech with a BS in Mining Engineering and I’ve been coal mining ever since.
I get asked a lot if it is a 4 year degree – yes it is.
We have to study everything other engineers learn including thermodynamics, electrical theory, statics, dynamics, deforms.
Some coursework in my major included mine design, blasting, ventilation, geophysics, and engineering economics.
Many people ask if I have to crawl around all day long – nope! I drive an F-150 underground.
Speed limit is 25, but I’ve never gotten pulled over down there (all the trucks have governor chips set to 25).
Picture of the Day
16-year-old Brenda Spencer leaves court in Santa Ana, California, after pleading guilty to two counts of murder in a sniper attack. She killed two people and wounded nine others. 1979
The Grover Cleveland Elementary School shooting took place on January 29, 1979, at a public elementary school in San Diego, California, United States.
The principal and a custodian were killed; eight children and police officer Robert Robb were injured.
A 16-year-old girl, Brenda Spencer, who lived in a house across the street from the school, was convicted of the shootings.
Charged as an adult, she pleaded guilty to two counts of murder and assault with a deadly weapon, and was sentenced to life in prison with a chance of parole after 25 years.
15 Budget Audio Picks That Even Audiophiles Can Appreciate
Koss KPH30I
They might look like library headphones but they sound like god tier headphones and they have soundstage! The bass output from these it’s almost like black magic. Hard to beat for $30
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How Marvel conquered culture: A Star Wars geek turned the debt-ridden comic studio into a cinematic juggernaut – and became the most powerful man in Hollywood in the process – New Statesman
8 Things We Do That Really Confuse Our Dogs – The Conversation
A reusable silicone food bag with an air-tight seal you can use to replace all the plastic bags in your place – store leftovers, heat up food in the microwave, or simply to store your snacks in – Amazon
Cowboys franchise value reaches $6.5 billion. Yes, with a B. Here’s how – USA Today
The Neuroscience of Breaking Out of Negative Thinking (and How to Do It in Under 30 Seconds)
– INC
How Austin Has Undergone a Pandemic Influx From Hollywood: “Growth on a Turbocharger” – Hollywood Reporter
‘I Almost Died’: Body Cam Video Shows San Diego Deputy Overdosing Three Times After Coming Into Contact With Fentanyl – Mediaite
Pharmacists Fight Off COVID Truthers Demanding Horse Medicine Instead of the Jab – Yahoo
Trevor Moore, Comedian and Co-Founder of ‘The Whitest Kids U Know,’ Dies at 41 – Variety
The Colon Cancer Symptoms Young Men Should Never Ignore – Mens Health
If you love hard boiled eggs but hate making them. You plug them in, pour some water into it, put in your raw eggs, cover and push a button. Perfectly cooked eggs every time – Amazon
A picdump of hotties, awesomeness and everything in between – Leenks
A German coach has been kicked out of the Olympics for punching a horse that refused to jump and cost its rider a medal shot – Insider
Man gets 25 years for murdering sister’s rapist after meeting him in jail – Fox 13
Five Ways Humans Evolved to Be Athletes – Smithsonian
Digital distractions such as social media and smartphones wreak havoc on our attention spans. Could they also be making us less ethical? – VOX
Woman sues McDonald’s after burger ad compelled her to break Lent – NY Post
OJ Simpson Says He Avoids Los Angeles Because He’s Scared To Run Into Nicole Brown Simpson’s Murderer Despite Being Civilly Liable For Killing Her – Radar
Security Experts Offer Tips on Your Next Password – Inside Hook
Vocal anti-vaccine broadcaster dies from COVID-19 complications – WPTV
10 Questions That Atheists Can’t Answer – Sad And Useless
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Apple Will Scan U.S. iPhones For Images Of Child Sexual Abuse – NPR
How to Be Mentally Tough Without Sacrificing Emotional Intelligence – Fast Co
These Wireless Earbuds Blow The AirPods Out Of The Water For Half The Price – Amazon
The Best Ways to Handle Teen Anger, According to Psychologists – Good Housekeeping
Is Angeles Crest Highway Dangerous? – Van Life Wanderer
Target to pay 100% of college tuition and textbooks in bid to attract workers – CNBC
Unemployment rate hits new pandemic-era low as U.S. adds 943,000 jobs in July – Axios
Mom Shares A Disturbing Video Of Her Spiked Daughter In Hopes That It Could Save Others From A Similar Situation – Bored Panda
How to Strengthen Your Knees If You Have Aches and Pains from Running – Runners World
PERFECT SCORE: 14-year-old Chinese diver’s all-time diving final wins gold – YouTube
Google Founder Secretly Got Residency In New Zealand: The ultra-wealthy are buying residency and citizenship in New Zealand to hedge against the apocalypse – Gizmodo
Why Would Anyone Move to Portland Right Now? Five people who moved to here, during the last 18 months, tell us why they chose Portland – WWeek
Dr. Dre’s Oldest Daughter Says She Is Homeless and Living Out of Her Car – Complex
Mike Richards in Advanced Negotiations to Become Permanent Host of ‘Jeopardy!’ – Variety
Get an air fryer. It’s money very well spent. It’s quicker to heat up, quicker to cook and easier to clean. Meats are tender and juicy. Chicken and wings are crispy. Reheating fries and pizza is 10x better than the microwave – Amazon
A picdump of babes, awesomeness and everything inbetween – Leenks
Tesla Owner Billed Over $14,000 For Accidental Full Self-Driving Purchase – The Drive
Man with ‘the world’s largest penis’ reveals all about his large appendage – Indy 100
15 Mind-Blowing Pictures Untouched by Photoshop – Linkiest
Rare Super Mario Bros. game sells for $2M on site that sells ‘shares’ in collectibles – Polygon
Weight Lifting Spotter and Other Crazy Videos of the Day – Drunken
Elon Musk’s 5 Most Ambitious Ideas for the Future – Make Use Of
A US wrestling heavyweight pulled off a last-second miracle to win gold at the Olympics – YouTube
Stunning Turkish Volleyball Player Zehra Gunes Goes Viral During Loss to South Korea – Egotastic
Caveman Approved Products of the Week
This LED backlight kit can elevate your TV watching experience by syncing its lights to what’s on your 55-inch or 65-inch screen. The effect makes it look like the colors bleed through the bezels of your TV, out onto your walls
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Prison In Indiana Adopt Shelter Cats Help Prisoners in Indiana Prison Rehabilitate
In 2015 in the state of Indiana, Animal Protection League started a program in Pendleton correctional facility called F.O.R.W.A.R.D.
The idea behind this initiative is to take animals from a cat shelter and place them in the correctional facility so inmates could take care of them. The program quickly proved to be beneficial for both the adorable cats and inmates.
Many cats who end up at the shelter, often have a long history of abuse and mistreatment, thus leaving them unable to socialize with humans properly.
