Aviva Directory
Aviva Directory
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| “Corncob Pipe Capital of the World” |
| Washington, Missouri has the distinction of being named the “Corncob Pipe Capital of the World.” The company whose work led to this distinction is the Missouri Meerschaum Company, one of the world’s largest producers of corncob pipes. This town sits in the low hills along the Missouri River. |
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| Jamestown: First Permanent American Colony |
| It seemed like a doomed location from the very beginning, but that stopped no one. In 1570, Jesuits from Spain set up a mission on the York River, and within six months, they were killed by local Indians. |
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| The Paper Chase – Forgeries for the Masses |
| “Without lies humanity would perish of despair and boredom” – Anatole France Whether it’s for personal gain and glory, revenge, or just plain silliness, pen pushers have been faking the words and intentions of others, for hundreds of years. |
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| You Live Where? Weird Town Names |
| All of the towns and cities listed below are actual names of real towns and cities – there is one for each state. 1. Burnt Corn, Alabama 2. Shishmaref, Alaska 3. Cockscomb Butte, Arizona 4. Weiner, Arkansas 5. Hooker, California 6. Bonanza, Colorado 7. Giants Neck, Connecticut |
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