Aviva Directory
Aviva Directory
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| The Paper Chase – Forgeries for the Masses |
| “Without lies humanity would perish of despair and boredom” – Anatole France Whether it’s for personal gain and glory, revenge, or just plain silliness, pen pushers have been faking the words and intentions of others, for hundreds of years. |
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| More Fabulous Facts |
| 1. The Bay of Biscay is bordered by France and Spain. 2. There are 42 U.S. gallons in a barrel of oil. 3. Titusville Pennsylvania is home to the first oil well in the world. 4. Smokey Bear (known by most as Smokey the Bear) made his debut in 1944. |
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| Kissing Under the Mistletoe -What Was That About? |
| The thought of mistletoe has lodged itself in my brain and having some spare time this afternoon, I decided to see what I could find out about the tradition of kissing beneath a few sprigs. |
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| Joan of Arc |
| “Witch” was she- simple maiden or winsome witch? The young French girl, who began hearing voices at age 13 while living near Lorraine, France was given a daunting task: to save France and put Charles VII on the throne. |
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