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A painting I purchased from Bejing, China -- done by an unknown folk artist from a nearby rural village.  Bought solely because it reminded me of The Story of the Master Thief.91

The Story of the Master Thief

Sadly, there are stories and tales of old, once taught and handed down from one generation to the next, that are slipping away from the consciousness of modern minds, destined to be lost to future generations if we are not careful. One such ancient Norse folktale in danger of being lost is -- The Story of the Master Thief.

14 comments    china mythology myths
A picture of Panda dog in 1985.90

Panda: The Dog That Was Part Coyote

The year was 1976 and my parents' dog had just passed away. Their friend had a few puppies and decided to give one to my parents. Apparently these people were breeding a dog with a coyote, which is a...

20 comments    pets dog king
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10 SIGNS YOU HAVE A DEMONIC BOSS (and what to do about it)

You come into work, wife or husband has been bitching at you all morning about the kids not being dressed on time for the school bus. The traffic was hell, and the dog took a shit on your shoes as you walked...

9 comments    car job signs
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Urban Legend The Dead Boyfriend

Though this story has been widely circulated already, it may offend or disturb young or sensitive readers. During the late evening hours, a young couple parks at an out-of-town or otherwise very secluded...

6 comments    car boyfriend worry
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Lying Myths Debunked

(c) 2004 - 2008. Although incorrect and misleading, many "popular myths" exist about how to determine lies via body language, etc. Because they are inaccurate, these methods can lead to hearbreak and legal action. Please read on for better, proven ways...

23 comments    relationships education crime
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Old Wives Tales Related To The Holidays

  New Years Day Traditions, to keep or to dispose of??? By the standards of the old ways I would probably be called a cheater as I pick and choose which of the traditions we follow or ignore. (I don't...

20 comments    fun tradition happy new year
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Homemade Natural Remedies & Aromatherapy

Below is a directory of home remedies and aromatherapy recipes for common ailments and conditions. These tried and true, natural cures make a wonderful supplement to modern medicine, and at times outperform modern pharmaceuticals.

7 comments    health advice how to
Japan's first five-reel animation (33 minutes)84

The Anime History - origin and roots from 1900 to the 21st century

An overview of all the history of Anime, its origin and roots since its beginnings in 1900 to the 21st century. Anime is the term we commonly use to describe japanese animation. This great art form has come a long way until it reached the way it is. It's roots date to the early 20th century when Japanese graphic...

15 comments    entertainment history anime
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short story. When The Bird Sings in the Pine Wood.

A bird is singing in the pine woods, the song is piercing the still evening air. ...you could see her, silhouetted, watch her gazing out across the sea, staring at the point where the vast sky and the sea met.. the hem of Laurel's dress...

47 comments    beach fiction short story
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Grape Pudding and a Fairy Tale

Good morning fellow breakfastpoppers. Today is Friday, January 1, in the year 2010. At last the long, long year has drawn to a close and we must gather our strength to face the many challenges that face us in...

32 comments    recipe breakfast new year
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