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How To Decorate A Christmas Tree On The Cheap

What is it that they say about necessity being the mother of invention? Whatever it is I know what they mean. Take Christmas for example. When money is tight you need to be inventive so that you still have...

10 comments    home children christmas
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Is It Rudi To Go Topless?

This hub is a tribute to Rudi Gernreich, a fashion icon of the "swinging" 60's and 70's, creator of the "thong" and certainly one of the most influential, forward thinking fashion designers of the 20th century.

2 comments    fashion designers unisex
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The Most Fascinating Animals On Earth

We live in a world that is abundant in life forms. The animal kingdom in particular contains some of the most fascinating species on Earth. Here are some species I find most fascinating...

10 comments    animals animal species
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Famous Filipino Scientists and Inventors Part 5

Dr. Juan Salcedo is a scientist, who has greatly contributed immensely to the areas of biochemistry, nutrition, physiology. He is science administrator to science policy development, science promotion and...

47 comments    technology science scientists
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Who Invented TV? - History of Television

There is controversy surrounding the invention of one of the most popular 21st century devices: the television. The difficulty in deciding who invented the television (TV) centers on the fact that there were...

7 comments    entertainment education history
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When Was the Washing Machine Invented?

Before any kind of mechanical washers were invented, home washing was done in a wooden or galvanized tub. The clothes were rubbed on a corrugated washboard to force the water through and the dirt out. Then...

2 comments    washing machine agitator
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Famous Filipino Scientists and Inventors Part 2

Magdalena Cantoria, a Filipino botanist and pharmacist who is a noted /known for her research in the morphology, physiology, and biochemistry of drug plants, in particular agar, rauwolfia, datura, mint and...

22 comments    technology science scientists
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Generating Electricity From Body Heat

Scientific innovations are not restricted to creating useful gadgets or machines. In fact, studies reveal that there are many scientific aspects that we can explore, particularly with regards to human body....

20 comments    how to technology how
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Funny Facebook Status

Funny Facebook status?  You are not serious right?  As of September 2009, Facebook has now three hundred million members all over the world making it one of the leading social networking sites. Imagine...

55 comments    children god funny
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No Irish Need Apply A History of The Irish in America, Circa 1850

One of the great mysteries in my past will be that of my second great grandfather, Patrick Murphy. Lost, among the many Irish souls that came before me, he has remained. I think that he has become somewhat of...

25 comments    business family families
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