Aviva Directory
Aviva Directory
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| Trivia on Toys |
| * The Barbie Doll was created in 1959 by Ruth Handler. Barbie was named after her daughter. In 1961, Ken was released. He was named after Handler’s son. |
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| The History of Macaroni and Cheese |
| Think that you know everything there is to know about the old stand-by ... Macaroni and Cheese? You might be surprised. Even I didn’t know some of this stuff and I’ve been eating it for years. |
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| Interesting Facts about Marriage Customs from Around the World |
| Cultures from around the world and throughout time have their own marriage customs and traditions that often govern ceremonies and celebrations. The following text offers a variety of facts and trivia about marriage rituals from different parts of the world. |
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| History & Genealogy |
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| Copernicus |
| Nicolaus Copernicus (February 19, 1473 - May 24, 1543) was a polymath: an expert in astronomy, mathematics, medicine, law, economics, and diplomacy. The accomplishment for which he is famous, astronomy, was an avocation. He presented the first modern theory of of a heliocentric solar system. |
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