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The Shocking True Story of the Haymarket Affair
Eight-Hour-Days and Dynamite Bombs: The Ugly History of the Haymarket Affair
The Shocking (and Bloody) History of the Barber Pole
Everyone is familiar with the iconic red, white, and blue pole that …
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These 37 Rare Historical Welding Photos Will Leave You Speechless
As these photos show, the history of America cannot be told without the …
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9 Electrician YouTube Channels Every Electrician Should Be Watching
You will wish you found these channels sooner.
3 Golden Rules for a Golden Life
Everywhere you look on the internet, you will find bogus gurus selling …
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How to Pick the Best Path into the Trades for You
When we are little, we often talk about what we want to be when we grow …
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Mike Rowe Keeps Fighting the Good Fight
One of the most well known champions of the trades recently had some awesome things to say about the trades and how our culture thinks about them.
3 YouTube Welders You Should Be Watching
From the instructive to the funny, these welding YouTubers are worth checking out.
17 Things to Think About When Choosing a Trade School
High school graduates are increasingly focused on getting big paychecks as opposed to getting fancy college degrees.
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The Shocking True Story of the Haymarket Affair
The Shocking (and Bloody) History of the Barber Pole
3 Golden Rules for a Golden Life
3 YouTube Welders You Should Be Watching