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Secrets of the Knights Templar

In 1118, King Baldwin II receives an offer of assistance from a Crusader monk, Hugues de Payens, who wants to protect pilgrims traveling to the Holy Places (Holy Land). Hugues, along with eight other...

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Gardenia Problems

Gardenias are a very popular flowering plant for many gardeners. Their popularity is due to the beautiful blooms and scent that these blooms produce. Unfortunately, these plants can be very difficult to...

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Mayan, Christian and Indian End Time Prophecies

With the end of the Mayan calendar approaching on December 21, 2012, many people are worried what that means. Does it mean the end of the world? The apocalypse described in the Bible? Perhaps it means an...

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Maple Tree Problems

As a former editor of the LoveToKnow.com Garden channel, I frequently get questions on how to identify and deal with common maple tree pests and diseases. Unfortunately, without photos, problems can be hard...

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Thomas the Tank Engine Collectible Trains

For Thomas the Tank Engine fans, there are plenty of trains to collect, starting with Thomas the Tank Engine himself. My son and I have been collecting these trains for the past five years. We started with...

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Ficus Tree Problems

If you have ever lived in a dorm or worked in an office, chances are you have witnessed some ficus trees, as well as a few ficus tree problems. These trees are virtually maintenance free when cared for...

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House of a Thousand Cadavers

The House of a Thousand Cadavers is located in Columbus, Georgia. A slave owner, John W. Woolfolk, once owned it. The name of this house implies that a thousand cadavers may have once lain here, but the...

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Home School Grade Reports

One of the most daunting tasks for any parent considering home school is filing a IHIP (Individualized Home Instruction Plan) report. It has actually deterred some people from home schooling their children,...

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LaLaurie Slave Murders in New Orleans

One of the prominent figures in the story of the LaLaurie slave murder case of 1834 is Delphine LaLaurie. Delphine LaLaurie was born Marie Delphine McCarty around 1775 in the town of New Orleans,...

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Ameraucana Chickens

I suppose the name Ameraucana chicken has something to do with why this breed isn't known by its true name- it is a little difficult to pronounce. It is better known as the "Easter Egg Chicken" because the...

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