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96Year of the Tiger - Chinese New Year 2010 and Other New Year Observances
When we speak of the New Year, the date that comes to most people's minds is January 1st the date that many of the old Roman calendars as well as the modern Gregorian and Julian calendars use as the start of...
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67Chinese New Year 2009 - The Year of the Ox
January 26, 2009 is the beginning of the Chinese New Year celebrations. January 26 is the day in the western Gregorian calendar that marks the beginning the the year of the Ox in the Chinese calendar. As...
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80Seduction! Naughtiness, Sexual Enticement, Temptation and Nigella
A Saint Valentine's feast of naughtiness, Seduction! contains everything you need to know about sexual temptation and enticement. From Eve and the Apple, Sirens, Casanova to James Bond. Plus Nigella's seductive cuisine and tips for an evening you won't forget!
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67Ancient Gadgetry:The World's First Computer
Over the past 100 years scientist have been puzzled by a bronze artifact that was found in the waters between Crete and Kythera. In fact, in that time more than eighty fragments have been found. Of these, over thirty are hand cut gears.
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72April Fools Day
The origins of April Fools' Day or All Fools' Day appear to be lost in time. Humor is a part of life and most people enjoy a good laugh. Of course life has its serious side as well and if no one took life...
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80Why the Date of Easter Changes Each Year
Why does the date of Easter vary from year to year? The answer to this has to do with history and tradition. If you recall, Jesus and his disciples were Jewish and, as Jews, celebrated the...
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