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98The Roman Catholic Tradition of Eating Fish on Fridays
The practice of fasting and abstaining from certain foods is an ancient one that has been practiced by many religions. In the early years of Christianity in Europe, the Church instituted the practice of requiring the faithful to abstain from eating...
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90The 10 Most Important Moments and Events in History, An Illustrated Guide
Choosing the top ten most important events in history is one of the most difficult and controversial things to do. Why? Because history is more than a few hundred years long and there is way too much bias in most lists. I’ve attempted to create a list without that bias and that manages to touch on the major events in history that in the end shaped the world. Some of the events were huge yet impacted only a continent or two. Others literally touched every culture and brought them into a whol
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90How to avoid the Jehovah's Witnesses on your doorstep.
Getting rid of the Jehovah's Witnesses on our doorsteps has become increasingly a challenge as the years go on. No-one wants religion force fed to them on their own doorstep. This article has great ideas as to how to avoid the Jehovah's Witnesses on your doorstep.
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84Pictures of Toledo in Spain - World Heritage Site
This historic walled city and the first capitol of Spain has Jewish, Christian and Moorish influences. The works of artists like El Greco are fabulous!
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89History of American Towns & Cities many named after American Indian heroes, Historical events or with Tribe Names
Many towns have foreign names, many bear the names of Indians and Indian tribes, and some are named for their founders. Whatever the names, I believe the establishment and names of towns all have a story behind them. With that in mind I hope to find more history and lore about the origins of our towns.
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84The Difference Between Modern and Traditional Ethical Thinking
A discussion of the differences between traditional ethical thinking and modern ethical thinking.
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84Texas - The Painted Churches of Schulenburg - Treasure found inside!
See photos and videos of these churches. The exteriors in no way give one an indication of how the beautiful and unusual interiors appear. No wonder tourists come from near and far to view them!
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86Witches, Witch Craze and Witch Hunt in 16th Century Europe
By understanding the interconnected dynamics of social institutions and social constructs that provides guidelines in keeping the members of the community in line, it would be easier to understand the forces that compel and drive witchcraft during 16th century Europe.
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86The Horror of Two Cullodens and the Highland Clearances
There is a Culloden of UK, the site of a heinous massacre, and another Culloden of the same story in the American South. Both cities have histories that are blood and battle in April -- War followed displaced, starving Scots immigrants to America. ...
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85Charles Carroll of Carrollton – Longest Living Signer of Declaration of Independence
When his turn came to sign the document on that hot August day in Philadelphia in 1776, Charles Carroll stepped forward briskly, signed Charles Carroll, started back to his seat and then abruptly returned to the document and, picking up the quill...
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