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History of Friday the 13th
by claritynow in Culture & Society > History
Although the history of perceiving Friday the 13th as a particularly unlucky day did not appear until the mid 19th Century, both the number 13 and the day of Friday. Curiously, there is very little in the historical record of any terrible ...
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Pasadena Museums and Attractions
by RonaldMarbles in Travel > Americas
In 1877, John Muir wrote to a friend…”There is nothing more remarkable in the character of the colony (Pasadena) than the literary and scientific taste displayed.” The same can be said today as Pasadena has become a community rich in ...
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What is Dead Peasant Insurance?
by Jennbudd in Business & Finance > Insurance
Are you worth more dead than alive to your employer?
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The Growing Problem of Police Misconduct and Brutality
by NightWriter in Culture & Society > Legal
The author is a survivor of police abuses. She cites evidence of an increase in violence on the part of policing agencies. Citing history, she questions the necessity of police in a free republic.
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Brunel's SS Great Britain - the first Atlantic Iron Ship
by tirial in Culture & Society > History
Brunel's Great Britain set a series of engineering firsts: a fully iron ship, with screw propellers instead of paddles, capable of great speed. After a long life she was scuttled and left derelict in the Falklands after the Second World ...
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Top Historical Points of Interest in Pasadena
by RonaldMarbles in Travel > Americas
Great care has been taken to retain the character and charm of the City’s rich architectural and historical heritage.
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Top Recreational Activities in Pasadena
by RonaldMarbles in Travel > Americas
When I first arrived in Pasadena and realized how small it is compared to other cities I felt a little disappointed. I could not figure out how I was going to spend a month here with nothing to do.
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Don't feed these people-foods to your pets!
by w1z111 in Pets > General
Some "people foods" are harmful to cats, dogs, birds, and other pets. Here are seven that you should not give to cats or dogs.
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Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend in Houston
by sabrinacareer in Culture & Society > General
How to Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend in Houston
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La Grattachecca A Roman Summer Favorite
by sabrinacareer in Travel > Europe
During the hot summers in the capital of Italy, little kiosks start opening all over town selling only what is known as the Grattachecca
