Aviva Directory
Aviva Directory
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| Never Mind The Turkey Leg, Where’s the Bromo? |
| Did you ever wonder why Henry VIII was forever pictured with a turkey leg in his hand? Or maybe why he was so grumpy, especially with his wives? All you need do is look at the menu of a medieval feast, to find out not only why he was so dyspeptic but why he was so distanced from his courtiers |
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| Parasols |
| “It will be Summer – eventually. Ladies – with parasols - Sauntering Gentlemen – with Canes - And little Girls – with Dolls” Emily Dickinson, the famous poet, wrote these lines in the charming Victorian age when wealthy young ladies often used parasols in summer to protect their delicate skin. |
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| Spamtown USA |
| Spamtown USA is the nickname given to Austin, Minnesota, a town full of spirit and community pride. Austin acquired its name from one of its original settlers, Austin Nichols. This town is home to the Hormel Foods Corporation, the maker of the world’s supply of Spam. |
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| Interesting Facts about Beijing |
| Beijing, or the northern capital as it has been termed, has been on the historic map for about a half million years when Peking Man once lived in the caves of what is today suburban Beijing. The following text offers a plethora of facts and trivia about one of China’s greatest cities to date. |
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