Aviva Directory
Aviva Directory
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| Galveston, Oh Galveston |
| Founded in 1839, Galveston, Texas was the harbor where Spanish explorer Cabeza de Vaca was shipwrecked in 1528. He and his crew named it Isla de Malhado, which translates to "Isle of Doom." |
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| Sports & Recreation |
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| Leprechauns |
| Leprechauns, small in stature and dressed in green, are also thought to be the guardians of an ancient treasure. Perhaps the Danes left the treasure when they were passing through Ireland long ago. In fact, some believe they may have buried the treasure in crocks or pots. |
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| The Ideas of Thomas Edison |
| Thomas Edison is one of the world’s most famous inventors and geniuses. He is responsible for some of the technical wonders that today we take for granted — a long lasting, practical version of the light bulb immediately springs to mind. Almost every aspect of this man’s life was exceptional. |
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| Blarney! American Misconceptions About St. Patrick’s Day |
| Americans have a long tradition of celebrating St. Patrick’s Day each March 17th with plenty of green beer and pinches to go around. But where did these traditions come from? Did our Irish ancestors bring them to America when they immigrated? |
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