Aviva Directory
Aviva Directory
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| Niccolo Machiavelli |
| Niccolo Machiavelli, born May 3, 1469, was an Italian writer, philosopher, diplomat, politician, and humanist. The son of a lawyer, he was born of nobility during the Renaissance in Florence, Italy. He was educated in the humanist fashion of the day. |
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| Sports & Recreation |
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| Celebrate Cat Facts This Halloween! |
| Halloween and cats go hand in hand and you may be surprised to know a few facts about cats. Beware when trick or treating; you never know where a cat may be lurking! 1. Ever wonder why a cat sees in pitch-black dark? It’s because their eyes take light in and reflect if back out … like a flashlight! |
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| Facts about Rogue Sharks: Are They Man Eaters? |
| In recent years, movies such as Jaws have sparked much controversy over rogue sharks. This and the historical records that give statistics on shark attacks, like those in 1916 off the shores of New Jersey, have increased the myths and urban legends about rogue sharks attacking humans. |
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| Facts about Gold |
| Gold may have been the first metal to be used by humans, probably in ceremony and for decoration. The Latin word for gold, aurum means “shining dawn.” An Egyptian king from 2600 bce described gold as “common as dust.” |
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