Aviva Directory
Aviva Directory
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| 12 Garnet Gem Facts |
| o The name garnet is derived from the Latin word granatus, meaning grain. It has been speculated that this is due to small alluvial crystals being found wich closely resembled pomegranate seeds or grain. |
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| Mayan Chocolateers and Other Chocolate Facts |
| Chocolate could well be called the food of gods and kings. Early Mayan writings record pictures of gods with cacao pods and bowls of cacao beans. Elite members of upper Mayan society had ornately carved vessels depicting these same cacao pods. |
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| Fun Facts About Orcas: The Killer Whale! |
| The mere mention of “Killer Whale” usually evokes about as much fear as the mention of a killer shark but as you’ll see, Orcas aren’t so bad after all. 1. Killer whales can live as long as eighty years! 2. A Mama Orca carries her baby for 16-17 months. |
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| Cthulhu Kiwa Hirsuta |
| In Lovecraft’s Cthulhu mythos, one of the main fictional characters is of course Cthulhu himself. The deity first appeared in Lovecraft’s story, “The Call of the Cthulhu,” which concerns a dangerous cult that worships the Great Old One. |
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