Aviva Directory
Aviva Directory
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| Fascinating Facts About Ancient Nubia |
| Nubia is the ancient name of the land directly south of Egypt. This ancient kingdom straddled the Nile River between the first and sixth cataracts where navigation has traditionally been a tricky affair at any time. By land, Nubia was surrounded by deserts. |
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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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| Surprising Facts About Ten U.S. Dollars |
| America, meet your currency! There’s more to what’s in your wallet than meets the eye. Here for your amazement (or amusement!) are ten surprising facts about the Ten Dollar Bill. |
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| The 1944 Disaster at Port Chicago |
| The Naval Ammunition Depot at Port Chicago, California was one of the main hubs of ammunition during World War II for the Pacific Theater. It is located 30 miles northeast of San Francisco close to Mare Island in Vallejo, California. The town, which is approximately a mile from the munitions depot, |
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