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John Glenn laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors

John Glenn Marine, astronaut, senator, and the first Americanto orbit the earth passed away last Dec. 8 at age 95, but was laid to rest Thursday morning at a rainy Arlington National Cemetery. Severalphotos posted by the cemetery’s official Twitter account serve asa reminder of one of Glenn’s most remarkable yet least talked-about accomplishments: his…

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What This Canadian Funeral Home Does Instead Of Cremation Is Pretty Gross

Cremation is becoming a popular alternative to burials, not just for the price point, but also because of the environmental impact of modern burials. However, even though cremation is better for the environment overall, the process is not without its drawbacks. For one, cremation releases large amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, which is…

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