Aviva Directory
Aviva Directory
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| The Bilby – Easter Symbol |
| White, furry bunnies are a historic symbol of Easter. People love them – except in Australia. It is hard to think of these adorable animals as unwanted but Australians learn quite early about the threat of rabbits to wildlife and farms. |
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| Parasols |
| “It will be Summer – eventually. Ladies – with parasols - Sauntering Gentlemen – with Canes - And little Girls – with Dolls” Emily Dickinson, the famous poet, wrote these lines in the charming Victorian age when wealthy young ladies often used parasols in summer to protect their delicate skin. |
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| Who Are the Rosicrucians? |
| Like most Americans my age, the first time I ever heard of the Rosicrucians was in the back of a comic book. Claiming that Benjamin Franklin, Isaac Newton, and Francis Bacon were Rosicrucians, their ads promised secret powers and a secret method for the mastery of life. |
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| Getting Deep: Facts and Trivia about Oceans |
| Considered by many as the earth’s last wilderness, the oceans are filled with both marvels and mysteries. The following offerings relate to everything from tidal pools to seafloors-and all the marine wonders in between. |
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