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icebridge @icebridge (144) • Philippines 2 Dec 06

Where did the world get Christmas?...from the Bible, or paganism. Here are astonishing facts which may shock you. Test yourself. How much do you know of the origin of the Christmas tree - of "Santa Claus" - of the mistletoe - of...

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misskatonic Christians cling to Christmas because Constantine decided to celebrate the birth of Jesus where it would coincide with Saturnalia. He had to make Christianity palatable to the Roman people, so he just basically changed the names of already existing Roman...

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icebridge @icebridge (144) • Philippines 2 Dec 06

Where did the world get Christmas?...from the Bible, or paganism. Here are astonishing facts which may shock you. Test yourself. How much do you know of the origin of the Christmas tree - of "Santa Claus" - of the mistletoe - of...

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Lugh69 The dates and most of the traditions surrounding "Christmas" are all of Celtic and Germanic origin. Jesus was born in the spring. The Celts celebrated the coming of winter(when the time of light was greater than the time of darkness in a day)for centuries...

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icebridge @icebridge (144) • Philippines 2 Dec 06

does age really matter in a relationship?

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jcvelina While age difference plays a role, I found that it's doesn't determine things. There are guys who are 20 who are quite mature and there are some immature 40 year-olds. The same applies to women. Some 25 year-olds at ditsy and stupid, while some younger girls...

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icebridge @icebridge (144) • Philippines 1 Dec 06

We may not need to drink eight glasses of water a day after all, Canadian and American experts say. Since the end of the Second World War, many people assumed they should drink at least eight glasses or two litres of water per...

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Idlewild Yes, I did hear that. Turns out the scientists couldn't verify that 8 glasses a day is necessary, and they couldn't even figure out how that became the benchmark. There have been some marathon runners and soldiers who have died from drinking too much...

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icebridge @icebridge (144) • Philippines 1 Dec 06

We may not need to drink eight glasses of water a day after all, Canadian and American experts say. Since the end of the Second World War, many people assumed they should drink at least eight glasses or two litres of water per...

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brettbum I think its a myth started by American politicos back in the 1930's when they were trying to come up with another myth, the food pyramid. Any and all of the pseudo science relative to the idea seems to have derived from an arbitrary list proposed way back...

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Akhilesh @yourgoogly (1671) • India 18 Jan 07

Where do you think technology will be in another 50 years?

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what_now Where do you think technology will be in another 50 years?

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icebridge @icebridge (144) • Philippines 1 Dec 06

throughout history, mysteries of the unknown have been heard, seen and spoken about. There are various theories and explanations to help us understand where we came from, why we're here, and what life is all about. However,...

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Crystalwatson345 ok I had this weird thing happen to me between 8-12 times but I have had it in years Ok Starts off as a dream I am standing on a cliff of a mountain with my back turned to the ground in the dream I lean back and begin free falling then a awake and it feels...

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tanyakapler @tanyakapler (146) • United States 1 Dec 06

I got married to a wonderful man last September. He is the greatest thing that has happened to me. I came into the relationship with a three-year-old boy named Jeremiah. Paper work is already in process for Christian to adopt...

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vmoore709 I'm in a similar situation. When I was pregnant, I met my current husband and was going through a divorce from my ex. We started dating and eventually got married. My ex has never seen her. We don't even know where he is. I made it a point to tell my...

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icebridge @icebridge (144) • Philippines 1 Dec 06

throughout history, mysteries of the unknown have been heard, seen and spoken about. There are various theories and explanations to help us understand where we came from, why we're here, and what life is all about. However,...

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dexterous21 According to Kevin William's conclusion, Near-death experiencers unanimously report losing their fear of death upon return. Many actually look forward to their own death, a time when they can return to the beautiful realm they experienced. The NDE changes...

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icebridge @icebridge (144) • Philippines 30 Nov 06

I hope there's no one who has Abluthophobia: Fear of bathing. hahaha try to search for your phobia: http://www.ojohaven.com/fun/phobias.html

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marvph Got fear of darkness, of heights, of small spaces, of the sea etc

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icebridge @icebridge (144) • Philippines 30 Nov 06

If you should ever be forced by a robber to withdraw money from an ATM machine, you can notify the police by entering your PIN number in reverse order. For example if your pin number is 1234 then you would put in 4321. The ATM...

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marvph I also received this forwarded email and this is not true. the PIN number is your password to your $$$$, so it would be really awkward if you input your PIN backwards, therefore this would not match the PIN you got.

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icebridge @icebridge (144) • Philippines 30 Nov 06

If you were given a day to accomplish something impossible for you to do right now, what will it be?

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swayne If i was given a day to change my entire life, maybe I would like to be the owner of this site! haha seems he/she/it whatever, has a lot of exce$$ cash to be given out!

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icebridge @icebridge (144) • Philippines 30 Nov 06

If you were given a day to accomplish something impossible for you to do right now, what will it be?

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k3tk3t To help all the needy people specially those who are in pain....for me my goal in life is to help people....that is why im thinking of something where in a can earn money so i can help the others....

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icebridge @icebridge (144) • Philippines 30 Nov 06

If you were given a day to accomplish something impossible for you to do right now, what will it be?

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kingfisher123 I would love to be a king.bring peace in my kingdom.help the needy.provide all their needs.teach the poor.make everyone around me happy.fulfill all their lasting dreams.make no war.make a loving happy kingdom filled with loving people.

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icebridge @icebridge (144) • Philippines 30 Nov 06

If you were given a day to accomplish something impossible for you to do right now, what will it be?

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rufojr To fulfill all my dreams! lol

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icebridge @icebridge (144) • Philippines 1 Dec 06

throughout history, mysteries of the unknown have been heard, seen and spoken about. There are various theories and explanations to help us understand where we came from, why we're here, and what life is all about. However,...

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mjgarcia This is an intersting subject that I've looked into over the years. There are no concrete answers, but its my belief that the part of us that is "alive" isn't the body, but the soul that is within us. I do believe that after the body dies, the soul lives on....

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icebridge @icebridge (144) • Philippines 30 Nov 06

how many of you will be able to prove it?

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rufojr I dont believe at love at first sight. Maybe attraction at first sight. Love is completely different thing. Some people misinterpret like to love.

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icebridge @icebridge (144) • Philippines 30 Nov 06

If you should ever be forced by a robber to withdraw money from an ATM machine, you can notify the police by entering your PIN number in reverse order. For example if your pin number is 1234 then you would put in 4321. The ATM...

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rufojr I actually havent tried this but if this is real, I could say that its a very nice tactic. We all know that robbers are always looking up for victims and it would be helpful for us if the feature is actually true.

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icebridge @icebridge (144) • Philippines 30 Nov 06

I'm an introvert but then I'm not a loner.

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jcvelina I am an introvert person. I do not usually socialize with other people and I like to be left alone. I think I am capable of doing more things when I am left alone. * The terms introvert and extrovert (also spelled extravert) refer to a personality factor...

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icebridge @icebridge (144) • Philippines 30 Nov 06

i hope no one has Abluthophobia: Fear of bathing! hahaha

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jcvelina i have the fear of heights. i think they call it acrophobia. i canot even look down from building without my knees shaking. i also feel nauseous when i look down. pretty scary.

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