Do you think we modern age folk are responsible for coming up with the idea of workers' compensation? Well, think again! The concept can be traced back to a f-arrrg more surprising source, me hearties. In the 18th century pirates were in peril every day on the job – taking from people who didn't want to give made for a hostile working environment. Add weapons to the equation and the job became downright deadly.This high-risk atmosphere led ...

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