Aviva Directory
Aviva Directory
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| Leprechauns |
| Leprechauns, small in stature and dressed in green, are also thought to be the guardians of an ancient treasure. Perhaps the Danes left the treasure when they were passing through Ireland long ago. In fact, some believe they may have buried the treasure in crocks or pots. |
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| Facts about Cryonics |
| Cryonics is the practice of storing human bodies in a deep freeze state in hopes that they can be revived sometime in the future. The mentality of scientists who practice cryonics is that if a human being dies of an incurable disease today, the body can be frozen until a cure is found. |
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| Gwyllions – Mountain Fairies |
| Gwyllions are mountain fairies that inhabit the Welsh mountains. Typically, they are quite ugly and repugnant in appearance and might resemble an old ugly woman. These hideous female spirits sit on the wayside of a mountain road or trail waiting for unsuspecting travelers to pass. |
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| Transcontinental Railroad |
| Railways were first used in England during the 17th century, and American saw its first railway built in 1764 in Lewiston, New York, for use by military. In 1809, John Thompson made the first survey map in America. |
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