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Maine Proposes Viking Funeral Law

by Josh Lee March 30, 2021March 30, 2021

A man’s final paycheck shows up in the form of thousands of greasy pennies, Maine opens the door to viking-style funeral pyres, leeches become a popular pet and more bizarre tales.

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