Aviva Directory
Aviva Directory
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| Vampires |
| The myth of the Vampire can be found in many countries around the world but the legends most of us know come from the European cultures. Different cultures even within Europe had different beliefs as to what caused Vampirism but some were also remarkably similar. |
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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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| History & Genealogy |
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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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| 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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