Was Pretty Boy Floyd really pretty? 10 criminals’ nicknames explained

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CRIMINAL ARCHIVE Was Pretty Boy Floyd really pretty? 10 criminals’ nicknames explained 3 min. Just like an artist chooses a stage name, criminals have long used aliases to instill fear and avoid capture. These pseudonyms often embody part of the essence of the individual behind the mask, or are related in some way or another to their past. Read full article

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Always check this at an ATM: Safety tips for seasoned travelers

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General 5 min. Always check this at an ATM: Safety tips for seasoned travelers Read Now Picture yourself finally landing in that dream destination you’ve planned for months. You get to the hotel, go to the check-in… And the clerk shouts your room number across the lobby. Or maybe, you realize your phone is dead, and you’re stranded without a map. These li... Read Full Article

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