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The Catmint Plant Deters Rats
Someone asked me if the catnip plant deters rats, and yes it does, but not in the way you might imagine. Because catnip plants are so attractive to cats, no self-respecting rat will hang around for long.
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Simple Chicken Pakora and Red Sauce Recipe
Have you ever tried chicken pakora at Asian restaurants? Here is a simple but delicious recipe for you to try at home.
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Are Skinny Women Good Role Models for Teens?
Models have always been slim, but a few of them are downright skinny and unhealthy looking, two of whom are highlighted on this page. Victoria Beckham and Ioana Spangenberg are not good role models for teens, or are they?
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Top 10 Most Dangerous Sharks in the World
If you've ever wondered what are the top 10 most dangerous sharks in the world, then have a look here. Read a little about each shark so that you will be better prepared next time you want to go back in the water.
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List of Types of Sharks in British Waters
If you've ever wondered what types of sharks live in British waters, you might be surprised to learn just how many there are. Read about those sharks, a little about their normal habitat, and whether or not they are dangerous.
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Phlox Subulata - Moss Phlox - Does this plant smell like cannabis?
Phlox subulata, otherwise commonly known as moss phlox, is an easy to grow ground cover perennial plant that can carpet your garden in a stunning floral display every spring.
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The Man Who Wanted to Become a Barbie Doll
Nicole Sanders was born Jason Torres in New Jersey. This is the true story of how Jason became Nicole, who then undertook plastic surgery to become a real life Barbie doll. Now appearing under the stage name of Nikki Exotika, you may have heard of her.
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How to Improve Clay Soil and Poor Garden Drainage
Learn how to change the texture of your garden's clay for easier gardening, as well as how to improve clay soil drainage.
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Men Have The Right To Wear High Heeled Shoes
Men have the right to wear high heeled shoes too. Not only is it the latest fashion for men, they look good and feel good so there is no reason for others to say they can't. This article has some guidance for those wishing to wear high heels, both men and women, and some of the pitfalls to look out...
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How to Grow Red Field Poppies
If you want to know how to grow red field poppies, then look inside here. From ground preparation, through to seed collecting, the growing of the annual corn poppy is covered.
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How to Build a DIY Greenhouse Using Plastic Bottles
Learn how to build a greenhouse with plastic bottles. Reuse recycled soda bottles to build a structure to house seedlings and overwinter plants in your garden.
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High Heels for Men - Meels are the Latest Fashion Craze
Straight men are now wearing high heels, called meels, in the latest fashion craze. No longer limited to transvestites, straight men are wearing not just high heels but stilettos too. In the trend-setting capitals of Europe, you will see many men walking about in high heels.
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How to Build a House Made From PET Plastic Bottles
Did you know that it's possible to construct a house using plastic bottles? In this article, I explain how it works.
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Angie Varona - The Most Googled Teen in the World
Angie Varona, who has been described as the most Googled teenager in the world, became an unwilling internet pin-up at the tender age of 14, after uploading some risqué photos to Photobucket. Her account was then hacked and the photos released to the world.
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Alfa AWUS036NH Long Range USB Wifi Adapter Review
If you have internet connection problems due to poor signals, then you really have to think about buying something to boost your wifi, like an Alfa AWUS036NH Long Range USB Wifi Adapter. I cannot recommend it highly enough, as you can read in this review. It will solve all your connection problems...
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Michael Cohen, Shark Attack Victim in South Africa
This is the story of how Michael Cohen was the victim of a shark attack at Fish Hoek Beach, Cape Town, South Africa, and how two heroic men saved his life. Michael Cohen lost one leg and almost lost his other leg in the great white shark attack where a seal seemed to come to his aid.
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Why Scotland Hates Sheena Easton
Scotland hates Sheena Easton and here is why. She became a huge superstar in USA, having left Scotland and the UK early in her career to pursue her dreams across the Pond. We all wished her well but after her departure, she faded from our memories though we did hear she was doing well. Then she...
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Murder by Shark Attack: 3 True Stories
We've all heard of shark attacks, but have you heard of being deliberately thrown overboard to be killed by sharks? As terrible as it sounds, there are several documented cases of this happening.
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Mediterranean Shark Attacks
This is a list of all reported shark attacks that took place in the Mediterranean Sea, including the Adriatic and Tyrrhenian Seas, since 1868. According to the ISAF database, there have been 55 attacks and 36 deaths.
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Shark Attacks 2011
This is a summary of all reported shark attacks across the world that took place in 2011. Annually, we are seeing year on increases in shark attacks, which is partly because more people are entering the waters, and partly due to global warming.
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Are The World Bank and the IMF Global Loan Sharks?
The World Bank and the IMF act just like global loan sharks when they demand control of a country's resources in return for their low interest rate loan. Their mishandling of these emerging economies has resulted in the fat bankers of the West becoming richer while the countries they loan to become...
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Malissa Jones, The Fattest Teenager in Britain is now Anorexic
Malissa Jones, the girl once the dubbed the Fattest Teenager in Britain has now been diagnosed anoxeric by doctors. Her weight plummeted from nearly 500lbs to just over 100lbs following drastic gastric band surgery.
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British Royal Family Shocker - Queen Elizabeth II is Black
Shocking news from the Palace - Queen Elizabeth II is black. This fact has been carefully hidden from public eyes for all those years, and now the secret is out.
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Glasgow Gangsters
Every city in the world has its gangsters, the ones who control the drug dealing, prostitution and general law-breaking. This article is about Glasgow gangsters.
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Glasgow Gangster Arthur Thompson: The Godfather
Glasgow's Godfather, Arthur Thompson, was one of the most vicious and ruthless gangsters Scotland had ever seen.
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The Glasgow Taxi Gangster Wars
When an unregulated taxi industry sprung up in Glasgow, criminals like "The Fat Controller" and "The Licensee" fought for control of this revenue source.
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London Taxi TX4
The TX4 London-style taxi is the latest model, designed with passenger and driver comfort and safety in mind; it has improved a great deal over earlier models.
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Top 10 List of Funny Car Model Names
Here is a list of the top 10 funny car model names. Motor manufacturers think up new names for each model of car, and the names do not always translate well to other languages.
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Warriors and Warrior Cats, the Book Series by Erin Hunter
Erin Hunter is the name for a group of authors who have written the Warriors book series, about groups of warrior cats living in and around a forest near a city. Warriors are hugely popular among youngsters, many of whom adopt warrior names to post in special Warrior chatrooms and message board...
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Rice Growing in Valencia, Spain
Valencia in Spain is not a place widely though of as having paddy fields, yet the rice grown here has a long history and is widely used in cooking throughout the world.
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Poisonous and Hallucinogenic Plants -Datura Stramonium (Jimson Weed)
Datura stramonium is the botanical name for Jimson Weed, which is a member of the poisonous and hallucinogenic group of plants. It grows the world over, wild in some places, and is best recognized in case of accidental ingestion.
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How to Grow an Avocado Plant From Seed
This article will teach you two different ways of growing avocado plants from seeds and also provide tips on how to care for and repot your new plant.
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Canine Cushing's Syndrome in Dogs
Learn what the signs and symptoms of Cushing's Syndrome in dogs, so that you will recognise it should your dog sadly develop this often fatal illness.
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How to Grow Ceanothus (California Lilac)
Ceanothus, commonly known as California lilac, is a wonderful shrub with beautiful flowers that bloom in pastel shades. Learn how to grow and propagate this glorious plant.
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What to Know About Night-Blooming Jasmine (Cestrum nocturnum)
You may have smelled the glorious night-blooming jasmine while on vacation in warmer climes. Learn all about the night jasmine flower and how it likes to grow.
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Prince Charles and Alzheimer's Disease
What is the link between Prince Charles and Alzheimer's Disease? Reports suggest that Prince Charles may be suffering from Alzheimer's Disease and that he is suffering from memory loss along with worrying signs of mental confusion.
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Scouse Jokes
This is a collection of Scouse jokes which are among the funniest in the world. Scouse is a local name for the people of Liverpool in northern England, and warmer, friendlier bunch of people is harder to find anywhere. they also have a great sense of humor, and don't mind others poking gentle fun...
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Liverpool Jokes
Liverpool people have a great sense of humour and will enjoy this compilation of jokes made about them as much as anybody else reading them. The City of Liverpool that sits at the mouth of the River Mersey in England boasts a top class football team, Liverpool FC, about which many of the joke are...
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How to Make Scouse, the Traditional Liverpool Stew
This traditional scouse stew recipe was given to me by a genuine Scouser (Liverpudlian).
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How to Get Rid of Pine Processionary Caterpillar Nests
This article will help you if you have nests of processionary caterpillars in your garden.
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The San Bushmen of the Kalahari Desert and Hoodia Gordonii
The San Bushmen are a tribe from the Kalahari Desert in Africa that have an amazing history that is well worth reading about. It was also the San who discovered the sustaining food qualities of the plant called Hoodia Gordonii.
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Types of Sharks in the Red Sea
Some Red Sea Sharks can be very dangerous indeed, as indicated by a recent spate of deaths in the area due to shark attack. If you'd like to know what kind of shark lives in the Red Sea, read on...
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The Type of Sharks involved in the Red Sea Shark Attacks of 2010
Shark attacks in the red Sea happen with unfailing frequency thanks to baiting by diving boat companies desperate to make a fast buck by selling unsafe shark-sighting tours to unwary tourists.
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How to Grow Iresine
Iresine (aka blood leaf) is a beautiful houseplant with deep red stems and leaves. Learn how to grow, propagate, and care for this beautiful plant.
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Use of the Parasitic Wasp for Greenhouse Aphid Control
The use of the parastic wasp for greenhouse aphid control is becoming more prevalent, as growers rush to find ways to produce greenhouse crops without using chemical pesticides.
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Grow the Catnip Plant Especially for your Cat
Looking for something to entertain your cat? A catnip plant is just the thing! Most cats go mad for catnip and it is really is something to watch them rolling in it, purring, yowling, and generally just going daft for a few minutes. Then they get up and walk away as if nothing happened!
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How to Care for Your Plumbago Auriculata
Learn how to care for your plumbago auriculata, which grows well in subtropical climates around the world, for gorgeous powder-blue flowers close to year-round.
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How to Play "Spider Solitaire"
Every Windows computer comes preloaded with "Spider Solitaire." Here's how to play this classic patience game. Includes tips and keyboard shortcuts.
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The Best Bars In Relleu, Alicante, Spain
If you ever visit Relleu, an ancient town in the mountainous area of the Marina Baixa in Alicante, Spain, then visit some of the best bars as listed here.
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Angelina Jolie's Daughter Shiloh Wants to be a Boy
Angelina Jolie's tomboy daughter wants to actually be a boy, claims her mom. 4 year old Shiloh dresses in boys clothes and has a boyish haircut. Is this not yet another publicity stunt?
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How to Grow and Protect English Bluebells
Growing bluebells from seed is quite easy, although the whole process is slow, taking 4 to 5 years for the seedlings to grow bulbs big enough to produce flowers.
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Normal Pregnancy and Childbirth With Fetal Development Photos
If you are pregnant for the first time, you may be interested to know what is considered to be a normal pregnancy, and see lots of photos of fetal development at the different stages right through to childbirth.
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How to Build a Concrete Raised Bed Garden for the Disabled
The advent of raised bed gardening has been a blessing for the elderly and disabled as the designs mean they can now weed, plant and care for flowers and vegetables on their own without needing assistance. Learn how easy is it to build a concrete raised bed garden on which the disabled can rest...
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A Traditional Scottish Christmas Dinner (with recipes)
The making of the traditional Christmas dinner is usually a chaotic affair with many mouths to feed and many dishes to prepare. Read about how Christmas dinner is made in our house.
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Best Food Processor - Magimix Cuisine Systeme 5150
The Magic Food Processor is by far the best money can buy. Guaranteed to last for years and years, you can be sure that your Magimix food processor will slice, chop, liquidize, knead, mix or whatever you need done to your food, with the utmost ease and convenience.
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Fire Safety and the Spanish Window Security Grill
Fire safety is something Hispanic communities seem not to have considered when they install window security grills, known as 'rejas'. A new company has been set up in Spain's Costa Blanca, selling a new design of security grill that can be opened from the inside of a house in event of fire.
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Beginners Guide to Geology
The whole science of geology is fascinating, and this is a beginners guide explaining the rock formations that make up planet Earth and the types of rock we have, as well as tectonic plate shifts.
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Sandflies, Gnats and the B That Bit Me - Flies that Bite and Cause an Allergic Reaction
I'm a bit unfortunate in that I am allergic to many insect bites from sandflies to gnats and biting midgies, and so I do my best to identify types in case I need hospital treatment.
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Gold Panning, Prospecting, and Mining in Scotland, UK
Gold panning, prospecting, and mining are great ways to spend your leisure hours in the UK. Scotland has great reserves of untapped gold. Here's what you need to know.
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The Centipede That Bites: Scolopendra Cingulata
Scolopendra cingulata is the name of a particularly dangerous centipede that lives in Europe, around the Mediterranean basin. Be very wary if you spot one, because they can bite and leave a nasty reaction.
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How to Grow a Rubber Plant Tree From Seed
If a flower blooms out of your rubber plant, you can collect those seeds and plant them. Here are the steps on how to grow a rubber plant from seed.
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How to Grow Catnip From Seed
Nepeta cataria is commonly known as catnip, because cats go mad for it. Growing catnip in your garden is a good idea if you have cats, just for the entertainment value of watching how they react. Learn how to grow catnip from seed so that your cat has his own supply.
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How to Grow Citrus Trees from Seed - How to Get the Pips from Lemons or Oranges to Germinate
Did you ever try growing citrus trees from seed? If you've ever wondered how to grow a citrus tree from a lemon, orange, mandarin or other pip, read on. Learn how to to sprout the pips and take care of the resulting plants.
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Sharks of the Mediterranean Sea
Out of all the sharks of the Mediterranean Sea, which ones are the most dangerous and are they likely to come to shallow water where you might be bathing? Are they something we should be scared of, or are bathers protected?
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Buy Commercial-sized Greenhouses Online
Commercial-sized greenhouses are, space permitting, worth thinking of buying. You may have a 8 x 6 or a 12 x 8 greenhouse, but find you simply do not have enough room for all your plants plus all the tools you need to keep in your greenhouse for daily use, so here I am going to look at the much...
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Cestrum Nocturnum (Dama de Noche) - the world's strongest scented plant
Cestrum Nocturnum is quite possibly the strongest scented plant in the world as it can be smelled from 500 metres away. It's other names are Galan de Noche, Dama de Noche, and Lady of the Night.
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How to Grow Actinidia Chinensis, Growing Kiwis From Seed
The kiwi fruit we buy in the shops can be grown into beautiful vines, known as actinidia chinensis. Simply pick out of few of the tiny edible seed from inside a kiwifruit and plant them.