An Educated Sailor’s Lingo: 10 Old Whaling Terms Explained

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THIS ARTICLE AIN’T NO HARDTACK An Educated Sailor’s Lingo: 10 Old Whaling Terms Explained 4 min. Even though every profession has its own lingo, few are as colorful as the nautical ones. Maybe it has to do with the sea breeze or the adventurous nature of the people who dared to spend a long time at sea at a time when neither medicine nor safety were very advanced. In any case, the sea has always been a treasure trove of specific terms, and the ancient whaling profession had quite a few idioms of its own. In the following list, we embark on a voyage across ten of these terms. So, scroll on and learn a thing or two, sailor! Read full article

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Passport secrets: 10 Hidden features inside those little blue books

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Culture   Passport secrets: 10 Hidden features inside those little blue books   5 min. Read Now Most of us have that one little blue book tucked away in a "safe place", the spot we swear we’ll remember but always seem to forget up until the last minute before heading to the airport. When we finally find it, we do the same thing every time: flip straight to the first two pages. Those opening pages do far more than just list your name and photo. They’re filled with codes, hidden symbols, and subtle markings that help verify your identity and prevent fraud. Here we’ll decode the secrets behind those official-looking details tucked inside your passport. Read Full Article

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