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| Leprechauns |
| Leprechauns, small in stature and dressed in green, are also thought to be the guardians of an ancient treasure. Perhaps the Danes left the treasure when they were passing through Ireland long ago. In fact, some believe they may have buried the treasure in crocks or pots. |
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| The A-Z of the 80s |
| Aerobics: Aerobics was a major part of the fitness craze that swept the western world in the 80s. Stars like Jane Fonda, Olivia Newton-John and Victoria Principal from Dallas led the charge in neon Lycra, sweatbands and legwarmers – Fonda’s workout book and video were bestsellers |
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| Dragons |
| The myth of dragons Dragons, in there many forms, have existed in myth and legend for many thousands of years. Even today, in this advanced era we live in, dragons make regular cameo appearances in cartoons, comics and even films. |
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| First Successful “Temporary Insanity” Plea in the United States |
| US Representative Daniel E. Sickles is the first defendant known to have won an acquittal of a first degree murder charge with a plea of not guilty by reason of temporary insanity. In 1859 he shot and killed Philip Barton Key, the son of composer Francis Scott Key, in broad daylight. |
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