Aviva Directory
Aviva Directory
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| The Blarney Stone |
| The Blarney Stone may exist in Ireland in the village of Blarney, but people the world over know of its existence and its intriguing reputation. It has been said, and believed by many, that whoever kisses the blarney stone will be blessed with the gift of gab, a silver tongue if you will. |
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| Interesting Facts about Victorian Jewelry |
| The period between 1837 and 1901 is notable as one of the most progressive eras in history. Queen Victoria’s reign was so influential that her name is stamped across the era to denote everything from fashion to furniture. |
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| Radio |
| We all learned in school, if we were paying attention, that Guglielmo Marconi was the inventor of the radio in 1895 and patented it the next year. But Mr. Marconi did not just wake up one morning and realize he knew how to make a machine that would transmit a voice. No, of course not. |
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| An Astronaut’s Life in Space: 15 Little Known Facts |
| An astronaut’s life is far from boring. From a stowaway cockroach to sleeping straddled to a bunkbed, explore the crazy world of astronauts with these interesting facts: 1. In space, astronauts cannot cry properly due to lack of gravity. Their tears cannot flow down their cheeks. |
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