Sin eaters and sin eating – Freeing the dead from their sins

Sin eaters and the custom of sin eating seem to come from Wales. Early descriptions of the ritual all mention the bread eaten over the corpse, as well as the payment of sixpence to the person assuming the sins of the dead. Below are two 19th century accounts of sin eaters.

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Glow Fur

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This site was developed to bring the world this most fashionable wearable art. Unlike anything you have seen before, the original GlowFurâ„¢ apparel is setting a new standard of wearable art.

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Am I the only one that can imagine Michael Irvin sporting one of these?

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Swiss Army Greeting Card

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SWISS ARMYâ„¢ Greeting Cards are the social-stationery equivalent of the famous all-in-one knife. They are always useful to have around.

Each SWISS ARMYâ„¢ Card covers the 36 most important holidays and personal celebrations in one efficient, ecological and entertaining design. All a person has to do
is check off one or more occasions, add a personal note
if desired, and sign it.

The SWISS ARMY™ Card folds itself into its own envelope and self-seals with the built-in “Swiss Wink,” a winking red and white happy-face. This all-purpose social tool is available in four lively colors.

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Mars Rover Map

This detailed map will show you where the Mars Rover has been rovering.

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