Aviva Directory
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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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| Sports & Recreation |
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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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| Fascinating Facts about Chinese Foot Binding |
| Golden lilies, idyllic bound feet of women and girls, were the erotic hallmarks of feminine China for one thousand years. Yet, to practice the custom meant enduring the excruciating pain of mutilation and even the threat of death should the binding be improperly applied. |
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| Faith & Spirituality |
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| Reverse Speech: Satan or a Manner of Speaking? |
| Backward masking or reverse speech was given national attention when hidden messages were discovered in some of the Beatles' songs. The "Paul is dead" messages led to a period in which teenagers were as interested in playing rock albums backwards as forwards. |
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