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Alternatives to Wrapping Presents
Here are a few alternatives to preparing a holiday gift for friends or family.
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Miniature Fall Jars
A craft guide to create these miniature fall jars, for the season of colors and golden leaves.
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Star Wars Land
A review of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge which resides in Anaheim, California. Entering this themed land may make the visitor feel as if they have traveled to an interplanetary stop in a galaxy far far away.
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Werewolf In a Bottle
Create your very own werewolf in a bottle. If you prefer a touch of fantasy to match the immortal book collection, this little trinket will adorn the bookshelf or the miniature themed display of magic. This is a step-by-step guide to create your own mystical creature charm.
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Alien In a Bottle
This is a fun little craft for the galaxy theme enthusiast. A step-by-step guide to create this little mini alien in a bottle for the outer space collection.
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DIY Dragon Egg
A dragon Egg with magical powers and properties can be found in dragon fiction and mythical lore. Why not create your very own dragon egg to adorn your fantasy themed space.
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Lucky Bottles
A step-by-step guide to create these little lucky bottles! Enjoy crafting shamrock themed trinkets.
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Easy Heart Bookmarks to Craft
Heart themed bookmarks that are easy to craft. In a few steps you may paste together lovely bookmarks to the save the page of your favorite novel.
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Tiny Rose in A Bottle
This trinket is easy to craft and a charming little bottle to add to the miniature collection. This rose charm is a tiny token of love and magic.
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Is Bella Swan Part Werewolf? ("Twilight" Fan Theory)
Readers of the "Twilight" novels become enchanted by the magical and supernatural characters. Fans have often speculated that Bella Swan herself is a werewolf or other inhuman being. Clues sprinkled throughout the books may or may not confirm this fan theory.
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Mini Christmas Bottles
Little holiday trinkets to create for the Christmas season. Enjoy this step-by-step instruction for crafting miniature Christmas bottles.
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Mermaid In a Bottle
A step-by-step guide to create a miniature Mermaid glass charm. This little trinket is the perfect embellishment or ornament to add to the fantasy display. Enjoy placing magic in a bottle!
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Twilight's Other Character's
Twilight was a fantasy novel full of magical creatures. Although Edward, Bella, and Jacob told a story that left the reader tantalized with the supernatural, there were many side characters which fascinated fans.
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10 Great Alternatives to Turkey for Thanksgiving
If you're sick and tired of turkey for Thanksgiving, there are many tantalizing alternatives to choose as the main course.
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Creepy Stories
Spooky tales for those rifling through the pages of horror. The Victorian era left its fingerprint upon gothic fiction, indeed when imagining a haunted house, one cannot help but picture a Victorian mansion. A collection of creepy tales for reader's looking for a good old fashioned scary story.
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How to Make Mini Dragon Eggs
Dragon eggs are full of mystical magic (and possibly dragons). Follow these step-by-step instructions to create your own tiny, bejeweled eggs—right out of a fantasy story.
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Goldfish Tank Mates
Goldfish are one of the most popular aquatic pets for the aquarium. Pet owners enjoy giving their little golden fish a wonderful underwater world with other happy swimmers to keep them company. The trick is finding the right species of fish to inhabit the tank with your goldfish harmoniously.
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Love Bottles
Here are lovely miniature charms to craft for that special person or to simply add to your collection of trinkets. A guide to create these little love bottles as a token of affection.
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DIY Mini Christmas Jars: Step-by-Step Instructions With Photos
Miniature crafts are such a delight to create—and these shimmering DIY Christmas jars are perfect for this winter season. The vintage snowy theme adds that touch of warmth and magic under the Christmas tree. Enjoy these tiny creations!
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Tasty Snacks for Goldfish
Goldfish are one of the most popular freshwater fish for pet owners to keep in the aquarium or pond. One of the most charming parts of the hobby is to throw these little happy fins food. Here is a list of the tastiest yet healthy snacks to feed to your goldfish.
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How to Make an Apple-in-a-Bottle Charm
The apple is a magical fruit in the world of fairy tales and legends. The apple-in-a-bottle is a classic charm for making wishes or readers who appreciate immortal love stories. Enjoy this DIY craft tutorial!
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Pumpkin and Creeps
Haunts and spooky pumpkins! There is nothing like having bad candy to give out on a cold dark fall night. The leaves of autumn have nothing on a guy just trying to pass the time during the creepy holiday.
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DIY Miniature Broomsticks and Tiny Creepy Crafts
Miniature creepy crafts for all those who wish to keep a collection of spells and cauldrons. DIY tiny creations to embellish our displays, including a small broomstick. Enjoy these step-by-step instructions in creating these tiny magical haunts!
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DIY Tiny Bottles of Potion Ingredients
A DIY miniature quark in a bottle craft! These tiny potion ingredients are ideal to keep in a collection of mini embellishments. Let the crafty fun begin for anyone enjoying the spooky season or who would like to keep a unique collection of miniature items.
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10 Best Vegetables for Your Garden That Harvest Fast
Gardeners must be patient before enjoying tasty greens from their edible gardens. Here is a list of fast-growing vegetables that will reach your kitchen table in no time.
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"Phantom of the Opera" Miniature Charms
Create miniature charms inspired by "The Phantom of the Opera." This is a DIY to keep a reminder of the opera ghost in your pocket or next to your book collection. Phantom fans can put the mask and rose in a bottle.
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Essential Supplies for Book Lovers (A Reader's Survival Manual)
As readers, we rifle through the pages of our favorite books and let our imaginations take us on adventures. But we need more than just books—as your library grows, consider investing in some of these items to enhance your reading hobby!
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Bottle Charms: A DIY Guide for Creating Magical Miniature Crafts
Adorn the room to your favorite theme with little bottles of mythical ingredients or magic potions. Enjoy this step by step DIY guide to create miniature magical charm crafts.
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Betta Tank Mates
A Betta fish is one of the most popular freshwater species in the aquarium hobby. Their gorgeous fins adorn the aqua theme. It is possible to keep a Betta with a community of fish in a large aquarium! Here is a list of suitable tank mates for your Betta fish.
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Memories That will Make you a Bonified 90s Kid
The 1990s was a different time and place. Childhood shaped our past and the world we see, and as we changed so did everything around us. A nineties kid will remember what was left behind that decade.
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Phantom Melody
A haunting melody is heard throughout the dark corners of the opera house. The beauty of the lyrics may have been composed by an angel or sinister presence.
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Yours Truly
A love letter is cherished! Mina is mystified by the valentine that is always delivered but never signed. Is it possible for unrequited words to pull the heartstrings?
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Abandoned Cemetery
One dark night the curious explore an unlikely place. The visitors then realize they are not alone among the field of graves.
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A Guide to Edible Aquatic Plants
Edible aquatic plants provide a functional and ornamental beauty to any pond, backyard water feature, or even aquarium. Here is a list of edible water plants that are ideal for the aquatic gardener.
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The Best Aquatic Plants for Shrimp
Live plants help keep the fish in your underwater world happy and healthy. This is a list of the best aquatic plants for the freshwater shrimp that help keep the aquarium clean. These little invertebrates will play and chew on those green leaves for the benefit of all!
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Masked Longing (Part 4)
Chistine at last is able to seek a phantom who remains concealed by shadows.
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Masked Longing (Part 3)
In the late hours of the opera house, a young soprano explores the dark seeking answers of the opera boxes.
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Masked Longing (Part Two)
The opera house holds many secrets! The inhabitants of the Opera Garnier are mystified by an unusual ocurrence as Christine Daae is left alone in her dilemma.
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Masked Longing
The opera house holds many secrets!The young soprano receives a missive from a lurking phantom that inhabits the walls of the Opera Garnier. She weighs carefully the message of her angel of music.
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Ten Romantic Movies
For the romantic at hearts! Here is a list of movies of love, passion and happily ever after.
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Vegetables That Can Be Grown From Kitchen Scraps
For the beginner gardener, an easy way to start that garden patch is to utilize what is already right there in your pantry. Here are five vegetables that can be grown from kitchen scraps.
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The Green Shoes
Tina is spending her time in the attic on Saint Patrick's Day. She doesn't find a magic clover, but something far more special.
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3 Lovely DIY Christmas Wreaths (Step-by-Step Instructions)
Easy and affordable holiday crafts make a great family project. Create a beautiful wreath that will adorn the special Christmas corner of your home. Here are three simple DIY wreaths that fit the Christmas spirit wonderfully.
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3 Fun and Spooky Halloween Crafts
One of the spooky traditions of Halloween is decorating the house full of haunts and tricks! Here are three DIY Halloween crafts that are easy to make.
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10 Lesser-Known Facts and Fan Theories About Severus Snape
Severus Snape—the dark Potions professor of Hogwarts who frightened students and engaged readers—is one of the most iconic Harry Potter characters of all time! His actions and motives were heroic as well as spiteful. From the first book to the last, fans have always been fascinated by Severus Snape.
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Magic Crafts
For those who wish to crafts a part of their favorite magical tale...These are three DIY examples to create a piece of fantasy.
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DIY Easter Crafts: Eggs, Baskets, and Wreaths
Here are three DIY creations for the spring holiday. Simple and fun to make, these crafts add a little color to Easter.
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DIY Jar Crafts Guide
There are so many creative projects that can be made with mason jars. Here are three fun and easy ways to use old jars to make decorations.
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Phantom's Dream
The dark corridors of the Opera House holds many secrets. A young soprano encounters the phantom that dwells within the mysterious passages, during a nighttime encounter.
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St. Patrick's Day DIY Crafts
Here are three DIY green crafts for St. Patrick's Day. If anyone wants the luck of the Irish this holiday, celebrate with these green creations.
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The Difference Between the Shamrock and Four-Leaf Clover
They are both green! The Shamrock and the Four-Leaf Clover, are both members of the clover plant. They are commonly associated with each other, especially on St. Patrick's Day. Even though they are similar, there is a distinct difference between the lucky charm and Irish symbol.
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Valentine's Day DIY Crafts
These DIY crafts are charming creations to make this Valentine's Day to give to your sweetheart or complement a Valentine's party. Learn how to craft these hearts for the most romantic day of the year.
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How to Make DIY Harry Potter Bookmarks
Crafting a house-colored bookmark is a lot of fun for any Harry Potter fan. Here are three tutorials for making Harry Potter bookmarks.
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Origins of Popular Christmas Carols
Christmas carols are a part of the tradition of Christmas. The origins of some of these merry tunes are intriguing and mysterious in their creation.
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DIY Candy Cane Bookmarks
Fun and easy DIY Candy Cane bookmarks, they are a lot of fun to craft during the Christmas season. A non edible creation of these traditional treats, to be placed in the pages of a Christmas story.
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"The Phantom of the Opera": The Novel vs. the Musical
"The Phantom of the Opera" is a tale of a masked, musical genius haunting the walls of the Opera House. Gaston Leroux's book was adapted into a popular musical in 1986. However, there is a distinct difference between Andrew Lloyd Webber's adaptation and the gothic novel.
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3 Spooky Jack-o'-Lantern Bookmarks for Halloween
These three DIY Halloween bookmarks are easy to make and a lot of fun.
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Great Flash Mob Songs
Flash Mobs are a lot of fun! Spontaneously dancing is great surprise for spectators. This is a list of great songs that make those listening want to break out and dance.
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DIY Phantom of the Opera Bookmarks
The fascinating tale of a masked genius. These are three DIY ways to make a Phantom of the Opera themed bookmark. Include these crafts in the pages of your favorite novel.
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3 Ways to Make DIY Tassels With Embroidery Thread
Tassels are a great addition to many craft projects, but they can be pricey. Here are three ways to make your own tassels.
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Twilight Fan Theories
Twilight is the unique tale of vampires and star crossed romance. For twifans the plot begins and ends with intriguing twist and turns. However there is some fan theories that seem to haunt the Twilight saga. Each inspired by a mystery of the plot.
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DIY Tic-Tac-Toe Crafts
Three different Tic-Tac-Toe crafts, with easy-to-follow instructions and photos.
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The Manchineel Tree: The Most Dangerous Tree on Earth?
The poisonous manchineel tree is possibly the most dangerous tree on Earth. One bite of its fruit may prove fatal. In this article, you'll learn about its toxicity, basic characteristics, and potential benefits.
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Twilight Crafts
These are fun crafts for Twilight fans. Perfect for Twilight themed fun!
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The White Peacock: A Magnificent Bird
The white peacock is as vain as its colorful counterpart. Truly a magnificent bird, bearing the dazzling color of white.
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Tips for Keeping a Bare-Bottom Fish Tank
Among aquarium hobbyists, there is much debate over the pros and cons of keeping a bare-bottom fish tank (no-substrate aquarium). Here are some tips for going substrate-free and still reaping all the benefits.
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Edward Cullen Facts
Edward Cullen is a fictional character of the twilight novel. He is a vampire, in a world of non traditional vampires. Even if you are an avid Twilight fan, you may not know these facts about Edward Cullen.
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Fun Twilight Crafts
Fun crafts for Twilight fans throwing a party, or just crafting Twilight themed trinkets.
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How to Grow Romaine Lettuce From Cuttings
Romaine lettuce is easily regrown from cuttings. Ever wondered how? All it takes is one bunch of lettuce and some soil. This leafy green can be added to the garden with hardly any fuss.
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Vegetables that Grow best in Pots
There are some tasty vegetables that are easy to nurture and even thrive in garden pots. A container garden can be conveniently kept on a balcony, or small space. Here are tips to choose the right edible plant for a pot.
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"Twilight": Film Adaptation Versus the Book
Movies make changes from the books that inspire them because time and artistic licenses play a role in their creation. This is a list of the differences between the Twilight novel versus the movie. The changes from the book to the big screen have sometimes caused controversy among fans.
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3 Fun DIY Harry Potter Crafts: Keychain, Bookmark, and Howler
Plan a fun afternoon of DIY Harry Potter crafts! With this keychain, bookmark, and howler, you can have a little part of the magical world of Hogwarts with you wherever you go.
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Novels Inspired by Dreams
For many authors, inspiration is a gift that is given as a beautiful thought or an unraveling plot for a book. Curiously, inspiration has come in the form of a dream for some writers. From classics to thrillers, this is a list of famous books that were inspired by dreams.
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"The Phantom of the Opera" Crafts: Keychain, Bookmark, and Invitation Card
"The Phantom of the Opera" is a tragic tale of mystery, romance, and music. If you're a fan, these crafts are perfect creations to remind you of the musical genius who haunted the trapdoors of the Opera Garnier.
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The Best Aquatic Plants for Goldfish
It's difficult to keep aquatic plants alive with goldfish, but here is a selection that can be placed in your aquarium that will help keep fins happy!
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5 Easy Herbs to Grow in the Garden
Herbs are popular plants to sprout in the garden. Here is a list of easy herbs, including chives and mint, that beginner gardeners can grow.
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3 "Twilight"-Inspired DIY Bookmark Crafts
If you are a fan of the "Twiligh:t saga, then you probably know the plot by heart. Here are three "Twilight"-themed bookmarks you can DIY to dress up your book collection!
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Garden Tips: Feeding Soil
Here are every day ingredients from the kitchen, that are extremely beneficial to garden soil. These are easy ingredients to save for the tasty garden.
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Birds-of-Paradise Facts
The bird-of-paradise is one of the most unique bird species on earth. The beauty of this bird is extraordinary. They are an example of evolutionary adaptation.
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The Easter Egg
The Easter egg is an ancient tradition, that our ancestors creatively crafted for the spring celebration. Decorating the egg is one of the oldest customs of civilization.
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3 Creative DIY Harry Potter Crafts
It's a fun time to be a Harry Potter fan. Here are three simple DIYs that require few materials and allow you to dabble in the magical world of witches and wizards.
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The History of the Song "Take Me Out to the Ball Game"
"Take Me Out to the Ball Game" is a tune that was written in 1908. It was so catchy that it is now sung in virtually every baseball game in America. The inspiration for the song was charming in its creation.
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Why We Wear Green on St. Patrick's Day
The tradition of wearing green on St. Patrick's Day came from the expression of Irish pride in America. Learn about the legend of St. Patrick and how this holiday's conventions have evolved over time.
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"Twilight" Spin-Offs
For fans of the "Twilight" series, there are several spin-offs that can captivate you as much as the original, with plots that truly belong in the 'Twilight" universe.
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Valentine Rose Messages
One of the most popular gifts to give your valentine is one of roses. A bouquet of roses is meant to be given to convey a romantic message. Roses in fact communicate a specific meaning.
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Baseball Superstitions
Baseball is a sport full of nostalgic history and American culture. Baseball is also full of superstitions that players, team members, managers, and fans take seriously.
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10 Harry Potter Fan Theories
For those who are into the Harry Potter franchise, there are elaborate fan theories floating around out there. Some are just plain crazy, and others give pause and sound as if they could be possible.
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Black Swan Facts
The swan is thought of as a beautiful aquatic bird that is white. What about the black swan? The black swan bears a completely different color than its white relative and is just as impressive.
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Planting Garlic at Home
A place for growing garlic can be made in your own backyard.
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The Vatican Library
It is one of the largest libraries in the world. It is an arsenal of the oldest treasures and knowledge protected by the Vatican.
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Which Vegetables Can Grow in Winter?
The winter months can be difficult for a garden, but there are some vegetables, like garlic and onions, that thrive in the wintry season.
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Inspiration for "A Christmas Carol"
What inspired Charles Dickens to write "A Christmas Carol"? Learn the surprising background behind this timeless Christmas classic.
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The Legend of the Blue Rose
The blue rose has always caused intrigue in myths and legend as a result of the human wish to seek the unattainable.
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The Meaning of Roses
To hand your true love a rose is romantic. There was time when it was common place to deliver messages of endearment with roses. It is known as the language of roses.
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The Riddle of the Voynich Manuscript
The Voynich manuscript is an ancient relic that no one can decipher. It is said to be the most mysterious book in the world. After a century, the riddle of the manuscript has left historians and experts bewildered.
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The Easy Way to Grow Green Onions (A Photo Guide)
Growing green onions is as easy as starting with the ones you buy at the store. Here's how to start and grow your own green onion plants and fertilize them.
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The Mystery Of Crop Circles
Crop Circles have been a source of fascination to our collective consciousness. Mysteriously there still is no conclusive explanation for what has caused this global phenomenon.
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Real Facts About The Phantom of The Opera
Gaston Leroux Wrote The Phantom of The Opera a hundred years ago. It is a gothic novel placed under fiction. However some facts of the legend are laced with truth.