Aviva Directory
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| Niccolo Machiavelli |
| Niccolo Machiavelli, born May 3, 1469, was an Italian writer, philosopher, diplomat, politician, and humanist. The son of a lawyer, he was born of nobility during the Renaissance in Florence, Italy. He was educated in the humanist fashion of the day. |
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| Sports & Recreation |
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| Fascinating Facts About Explorers |
| One of the earliest peoples to explore the Mediterranean area for trade purposes were the Phoenicians-expert shipbuilders. Between 1100 B.C. and 700 B.C. the Phoenicians had explored the entire Mediterranean; they even sailed into the Atlantic Ocean through the Strait of Gibraltar. |
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| Sports & Recreation |
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| Fascinating Facts About Insects |
| Insect antennae are covered by tiny hairs that detect sounds, smells and chemical messages called pheromones. Many dragonflies live near rivers and ponds where they can easily hunt other insects like mosquitoes and small flies. |
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| Computers & Internet |
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| Grade Your Website: 31 Free Online Tests |
| If you’re serious about maintaining a well-rounded, efficient website, the cheapest (and perhaps best) way to make sure you’re on the right track is self-evaluation. To get you started, we’ve put together a list containing 31 of our favorite tools for “grading” your website. |
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