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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| The Reformation |
| In the 16th century, the Protestant Reformation began the movement which attempted to reform the practices of the Catholic Church. Driven by Martin Luther, John Wycliffe, and John Calvin, among other Christians of the day, it caused a wide and historic wedge in the Christians of that day. |
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| Fascinating Facts about the Japanese Geisha |
| The world of the Japanese Geisha is mysterious as it is glamorous. Recent books like Arthur Golden’s Memoirs of a Geisha are returning this pleasure girl to a popularity she has not enjoyed since World War II. The following article chronicles the history of this illustrious group of women. |
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| Facts about Cryonics |
| Cryonics is the practice of storing human bodies in a deep freeze state in hopes that they can be revived sometime in the future. The mentality of scientists who practice cryonics is that if a human being dies of an incurable disease today, the body can be frozen until a cure is found. |
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