Aviva Directory
Aviva Directory
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| Four-foot Hairdo |
| Fashion in eighteenth century England demanded that a wig augment a woman’s natural hair. A wig could be three to four feet tall, and a single wig was sometimes worn continuously on outdoor occasions for months at a time. |
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| Aspirin Trivia |
| We all take Aspirin pretty much for granted, but did you know that before Aspirin was available, people used willow bark! They didn’t understand how or why it worked, but chewing on a section of bark did in fact relieve pain. It was even suggested that it should be used during childbirth. |
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| The Clurichauns – The Other Leprechauns |
| The Clurichauns are leprechauns that are sometimes referred to as “His Nibs.” An Italian version of this faery is referred to as Monciello. They are always drunk. Their mood is typically cheery until they have been given a reason to become surly. |
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| What Most People Don’t Know About Pumpkin Pie |
| I love pumpkin pie, but most people don’t. What is wrong with some people? How can anyone not like pumpkin pie? So, in place of actually baking such a pie, I decided to see what I could dig up. Doesn’t taste quite as good, but what I found was at least fascinating. |
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