Aviva Directory
Aviva Directory
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| Interesting Facts about Beijing |
| Beijing, or the northern capital as it has been termed, has been on the historic map for about a half million years when Peking Man once lived in the caves of what is today suburban Beijing. The following text offers a plethora of facts and trivia about one of China’s greatest cities to date. |
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| Year Without a Summer |
| Mount Tambora, a volcano in Sumbawa, Indonesia, erupted several times in the 1800s, but the eruption on April 10, 1815 was so gigantic, it was heard so loudly that many people more than 1,600 miles away initially believed it to be cannon fire and many thought war had broken out. |
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| Fir Trees: A Christmas Favorite |
| Bringing home and decorating the Christmas tree is one of the most exciting events of the year for families around America. It marks the beginning of the holiday season and a time of cheer for many people. |
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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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