Aviva Directory
Aviva Directory
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| The People You Sit Down To Eat With |
| Quick, who makes good cookies? Hint: it’s a man! “Mr. Christie, you make good cookies.” But what was Mr. Christie’s name, and did he really make cookies himself? You bet he did. Born William Mellis Christie in Scotland (1829), he was apprenticed to a baker at 14. |
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| 10 Strange Christmas Tree Legends |
| Christmas trees have simply become a part of our holiday celebrations, but I was surprised to learn just how many superstitions are connected with the trees. I don™t think that I will take them as much for granted as I once did. There is a lot more to that decorated tree than meets the eye! |
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| Matryoshka – Interesting Facts about Russian Nesting Dolls |
| Russian nesting dolls, more accurately termed matryoshka, are not the old Russian relics we think they are despite being one of the most recognizable features of Russian folk art. Roughly a century old, the art of the matryoshka has become a universal symbol of Russia. |
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| Strange Foods that People Really Eat |
| In Thailand, giant water bugs are served as a treat with chili and rice. Dung beetles are added to curry to give it more flavor. |
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