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Early Valentine Customs

ukchriss @ukchriss (2097) 14 Feb 07

People in England probably celebrated Valentine's Day as early as the 1400's. Some historians trace the custom of sending verses on Valentine's Day to a Frenchman named Charles, Duke of Orleans. Charles was captured by the...

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The Lochness Monster, Nessie.

Virginians @Virginians (440) • United States 24 Nov 06

- Do you believe that Nessie is real, or just a hoax? Please give a reason why you believe one way or the other. If you believe she's real, why? And if you believe that Nessie is a hoax, what support to you have that you base your...

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Should I Get a Tattoo?

michael28 @michael28 (58) • United States 29 Sep 06

TATTOOS are everywhere—or so it seems. Rock stars, sports figures, fashion models, and movie stars flaunt them. Many teenagers have followed suit, proudly displaying tattoos on their shoulders, hands, waists, and ankles. Andrew...

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