Aviva Directory
Aviva Directory
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| Nazi Ideology and the Legend of Atlantis |
| Nearly everyone is familiar with the legend of Atlantis, although there may be some argument about whether it was supposed to have been a city, an island or a continent, but many are unaware of the role it played in Nazi Germany. |
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| Sports & Recreation |
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| Knights: Chivalry and Heraldry |
| The word chivalry is derived from the French word, “chevalerie.” The definition of chevalerie is “the skills to handle a horse,” and this was something that was required of knights, especially when they were engaged in combat. |
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| Reverse Speech: Satan or a Manner of Speaking? |
| Backward masking or reverse speech was given national attention when hidden messages were discovered in some of the Beatles' songs. The "Paul is dead" messages led to a period in which teenagers were as interested in playing rock albums backwards as forwards. |
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| Sports & Recreation |
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| When the Ghost Walks |
| Every profession has its superstitions, but none more so than show business. I grew up backstage, and my earliest lessons centered on what NOT to do. It was considered unlucky to whistle in the dressing room. Whoever was standing near the door would probably die, or worse, get the sack. |
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