Aviva Directory
Aviva Directory
History & Genealogy |
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| Copernicus |
| Nicolaus Copernicus (February 19, 1473 - May 24, 1543) was a polymath: an expert in astronomy, mathematics, medicine, law, economics, and diplomacy. The accomplishment for which he is famous, astronomy, was an avocation. He presented the first modern theory of of a heliocentric solar system. |
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| Faith & Spirituality |
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| When Does Paranormal Become Normal? |
| We use the word "paranormal" in reference to things that are outside the range of normal experience or scientific explanation. Its prefix (para) is derived from the Latin for "outside" or "against," so a paranormal experience is one that is outside the realm of scientific understanding. |
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| Sports & Recreation |
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| Fast Facts About ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas |
| 1. It seems that no one really seems to know who wrote “Twas the Night Before Christmas” 2. For many years credit for the poem was given to Clement Clarke Moore. It was thought that he wrote the poem for his three daughters in 1822. |
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| Sports & Recreation |
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| Travelers on Film |
| On the road again. Just can’t wait to get on the road again? Traveling doesn’t have to be a task to loathe. Instead of inciting bouts of road rage, travel can be, if you let it, a time of great reflection, planning, and productivity. |
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