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77Renaissance Scientists And After - Part II
Galileo before the Court of Inquisition. He had to avow that he did not believe in the Copernican system. Galileo Galilei was another man of the Italian Renaissance, gifted with brilliant, many-sided genius....
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86Seals and Seal Rehabilitation in Ireland
The Irish Seal Sanctuary was set up over twenty years ago to rescue and rehabilitate Irish marine wildlife, mainly the two breeds of seal found in Irish waters, the grey seal and the common seal. Common...
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85Redheads: Myths, Legends, and Famous Red Hair
Throughout history, redheads have been feared and revered, loathed and adored, degraded and exalted. Here's an amusing look at the myths, legends, and a photo gallery of famous redheads with insightful quotes about the head of red!
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85No 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...
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78The 12 Days of Christmas In Ireland
The Irish have celebrated the 12 Days of Christmas from Christmas Eve through the night of January 5-6 [Twelfth Night], plus the closest Monday - Handsels Day, upon which children receive small presents again...
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78Fun Facts About Ireland
This is one place I would love to visit one day because my mother is Irish and I would love to learn more about this country. I know the Irish for a few well known things, drinking, shamrocks, leprachauns...
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85Irish Ancestry and the Effects of Alcoholism
The Irish were famous for their Pubs and alcohol. The effects of drinking were ones that the whole family unit suffered. The lasting demons of the drink are hard to erase, but it can be done.
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79Nano Nagle
Nano Nagle was born to a wealthy family in Ireland. She was sent by her parent to France to be educated since strict penal laws barred Irish children from attending school. She returned to Ireland and secretly teach the poor children of Cork and help the destitute women. The first women to set up a women's religious group.
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81Haemochromatosis - do you have too much iron in your blood?
Do you suffer from Diabetes, do you have Joint pain, do you have an Irregular Heartbeat, do you suffer from Chronic Fatigue? Well, get ready. You might be suffering from having an excess of iron in your...
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79Top Ten Reasons to Visit Northern Ireland
I've used some photos I found on the web that did not have clear ownership specified. If you think you find a photo and fear copyright is an issue, email me at teresamcgurk@gmail.com and I'll remove it...
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