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Photo of the day: Lock, stock, and one huge smoking barrel (Pics & Vid)

Pistoni were huge muzzleloaders used throughout Italian history. They were originally mounted to a castle wall for defensive purposes, but as technology increased the pistoni’s usefulness decreased, and eventually, the trombini was born. The trombini was used during festivities and holidays and in some parts of northern Italy and Italian Switzerland, it’s still used today, […]

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Over 100 retired NYPD officers arrested for 9/11 disability scam

Over 100 New York City police officers and firefighters that responded to the 9/11 terror attacks were arrested and charged yesterday in connection with a massive disability scam. The first responders have been accused of feigning 9/11-related psychiatric conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder and depression to obtain better social security benefits, costing taxpayers millions […]

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