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82Ying Su of Tian Shan Mountains
Ying Su is the Chinese term for opium poppy. People living on the east coast of Mediterranean Sea found opium poppy (scientific name: Papaver somniferum) in Neolithic Age. The ancient Sumerians considered it as "happy plant", the gift given by the...
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84Harrison Bergeron by Kurt Vonnegut
"Harrison Bergeron" is a short story written by Kurt Vonnegut in 1961. In Harrison Bergeron, Kurt Vonnegut writes of a future world in which anyone that has better than average intelligence, physical beauty, or athletic ability is handicapped to...
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75Best herbs (herbal medications) for depression and anxiety with strong scientific evidence
Best medicinal herbs that are effective against depression is St. Johns wart. Best herbal medications for anxiety are Crataegus oxyacantha (hawthorn), Eschscholzia californica (Cali-fornian poppy) and Melissa officinalis (lemon balm).
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79Now It's 'All Quiet on the Western Front'
During 'The Great War' ~ World War One ~ it certainly was not 'all quiet on the western front'. War poetry bears witness to this! But it is peaceful there now. Where once there was death and horror, there is now agriculture once again. And the quietest spots in Northern France are the military cemeteries, where the graves of dead young soldiers can still be seen ~ standing 'row on row'.
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84Pictures of Famous 17 Mile Drive in California ~ Pebble Beach
From the colorful ice plants on the coastline of California where the relentless crashing of Pacific Ocean waves creates a constant din to the whoof of a golf ball being launched skyborne hopefully settling into that desired hole on one of the world famous golf courses...the 17 Mile Drive scenery offers this and more. The iconic Lone Cypress tree, seabirds, roaming deer and noisy sea lions will make photographers happy. Enjoy the numerous photos and videos showing this eye catching scenery near
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76Photos of Flowers - Beautiful and Bright
Photographing beautiful flowers is so rewarding. The pictures of beautiful flowers and nature that you see here has helped me broaden my skills and hobbies taking the stress out of my life.
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73Top Perfumes and Fragrances
Here you will find the top guy magnet scents for her to lure you in. The best perfumes for those who live in love. Find the best perfumes from Oscar De La Renta, Vera Wang, Marc Jacobs and more. The lastest scents that guys love to smell and women love to wear.
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74Unforgettable: Lost Things
A summary and review of the hit CBS show Unforgettable episode Lost Things.
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79War Poetry: 'Break of Day in the Trenches' by Isaac Rosenberg - The Impact of war. (Analysis)
Rosenberg's 'Break of Day in the Trenches', is one example of a huge range of poetry, prose and drama concerning war. Some items, like this one, are contemporary, while others were written after the event, with knowledge of opinions that have been expressed over the years. Much of this literature can be divided into two groups; pro-war sentimentalism and/or jingoism and anti-war realism.
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85The Allure of Opium Abuse in 19th Century Europe
Opium was introduced to Europe in large amounts in the early 1800's by European sailors and travelers, as well as by Chinese immigrants. Arriving from the Orient, opium had an air of exoticism surrounding it, as well as a certain artistic appeal....
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