Aviva Directory
Aviva Directory
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| The Birth of Tupperware |
| Earl Silas Tupper was born on a farm in Berlin, New Hampshire in 1907. From youth, Tupper was an entrepreneur. He started a landscaping business after school that did very well until the Great Depression forced him into bankruptcy. At that time, he went to work for the Dupont Chemical Company. |
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| Fascinating Facts About Ancient Nubia |
| Nubia is the ancient name of the land directly south of Egypt. This ancient kingdom straddled the Nile River between the first and sixth cataracts where navigation has traditionally been a tricky affair at any time. By land, Nubia was surrounded by deserts. |
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| Strange Names and Fearsome Diseases of Colonial Times |
| Yellow Fever was known as the “American Plague”. Syphilis was considered having “Bad Blood”. “Brain Fever” was what we know today as Meningitis. “Rose Cold” is simply Hay Fever or nasal congestion from allergies. Rheumatism was known as “Screws”. |
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| Kentucky Derby Trivia: Ten Fascinating Facts |
| The Kentucky Derby is sometimes called the “Most exciting two minutes in sports”. That’s because it lasts just about two minutes. But what a two minutes it is! Here’s a bit of trivia to help you understand and enjoy “The run for the roses” even more. |
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