Aviva Directory
Aviva Directory
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| Fragrance Facts |
| Women – and men – have been using scents since the ancient Egyptian days, and before. Even the three wise men chose the coveted scented oils, myrrh and frankincense, as presents at the birth of Christ. How much do you know about fragrances? Test your knowledge with these fragrance facts. |
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| Facts About Our Sun |
| * It is the largest object in our solar system. * It measures 870 thousand miles in diameter. * Its mass makes it one of the larger stars in the universe. Most stars amount to about half the mass of our sun, though some can be much larger as well. * It is about four and a half billion years old. |
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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 Fascinating Story of the Middle Ages |
| The Middle Ages have long held a great fascination for both historians and laypeople alike, and it is certainly easy to understand why. Many of our most cherished myths and folktales can be traced directly to this unique period of history. |
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