Aviva Directory
Aviva Directory
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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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| 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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| Where There’s A Will There’s A Way |
| King: Alfred the Great ( 849-901) – “I desire to leave to the men that come after me a remembrance of me in good works.” |
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| 15 Fun Facts about Animal Crackers |
| 1. Even though they are commonly just called ˜animal crackers', their actual name is really ˜Barnum's Animals Crackers'. The latter is a little more difficult to say (especially with the ˜s' on animals) so I can see why we've resorted to the shorter version. |
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