Top 10 Interesting Facts About the Vikings

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No horned helmets

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Viking ships

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Leif Erikson

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Vikings Slaves

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Vikings Hygiene

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Vikings Fire starting

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Vikings Burial

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Vikings Women's rights:

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Vikings Many roles:

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Vikings Legacy

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Traffic Attraction

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