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Boring History For Sleep | Why it SUCKED to be a Cowboy in the Wild West

Dust, Danger, and Endless Labor — Why It SUCKED to Be a Cowboy in the Wild West quietly explores the harsh reality behind one of history’s most romanticized jobs. Far from heroic gunfights and freedom on the open range, most cowboys endured exhausting workdays, low wages, constan ...  Show more

Why Life Was BRUTAL in Wild West Saloons | Boring History For Sleep

Violence, Poverty, and Exhaustion — Why Life Was BRUTAL in Wild West Saloons quietly explores the harsh, repetitive realities hidden behind the romantic image of the American frontier saloon. Far from lively piano music and carefree drinking, these spaces were often overcrowded, ...  Show more

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