Aviva Directory
Aviva Directory
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| Zippers: A Long Time in the Making |
| To get to the point in which zippers are today, there were three major stages in which it had to go through. The first of these started back on August 29, 1893 when the first zipper-like fastener was patented by Whitcomb Judson. |
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| Who Are the Anglicans? |
| The Anglicans are the third largest body of Christians in the world, and the largest Protestant denomination, yet there are many, of which I was one, from the other Protestant denominations who are unfamiliar with the Anglican Communion. |
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| Easter – How the Holy Day Became a Holiday |
| To our ancestors, the arrival of spring was always a reason to celebrate. After the barren winter months living on stored foods, spring brought the promise of fresh game and new life. In the north, the people believed in a goddess called Eastre who gave birth to spring every year. |
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| Fantastic Facts about Inventions throughout History |
| From the wheel to the rocket and all the remarkable inventions in between, the following text lists some highlights from the world of inventions. Although not discussed chronologically, these facts are loosely organized by type. |
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