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Chess Over the Years
Over the years, chess spread throughout the world and enjoyed massive waves of popularity. Undoubtedly, reality is reflected in the idea that chess originated either as an aid or substitute for warfare. Read
By: Fran Black | 07/06/2006 | Sports and Fitness
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Dragon Myths and Legends
Much folklore about dragons was believed throughout time. In Egyptian mythology, the god of the underworld, Osiris, is sometimes represented by a dragon. In Greek mythology, dragons are always guarding something or eating someone. Read
By: Fran Black | 07/06/2006 | Self Help
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Tips for Taking Great Photos
Wide variety of tips for taking great photos with all types of cameras. Read
By: Fran Black | 07/06/2006 | Art and Entertainment
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The Art of Japanese Bonsai
The Japanese refined and developed Bonsai techniques and evolved the art form it is today. For the Japanese, bonsai represents a fusion of strong ancient beliefs with the Eastern philosophies of the harmony between man, the soul and nature. Read
By: Fran Black | 07/06/2006 | Gardening
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Organic Products and Production
Many shoppers only seem to have an abstract understanding of the benefits of organic foods and products on the environment and their health. Read
By: Fran Black | 07/06/2006 | Health
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Common Aromatherapy Uses
Aromatherapy as used today originated in Europe and has been practiced there since the early 1900s. Practitioners of aromatherapy believe that every oil has a vibration or note, which can be used for different therapeutic applications. Read
By: Fran Black | 07/06/2006 | Health
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What is Mensa?
Mensa was founded in 1946, in England. The Mensa Society was formed specifically for intelligent individuals. Read
By: Fran Black | 22/05/2006 | Self Help
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Hunter Jumper Horses
Jumper courses are very demanding, calling for technical accuracy on the part of the rider and absolute obedience from the horse. Read
By: Fran Black | 22/05/2006 | Sports and Fitness
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History of Golf in Scotland
While many countries have a valid claim to an early game that resembles the game of golf, the origins of golf are without a doubt routed in Scotland's past. Read
By: Fran Black | 22/05/2006 | Golf
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Understanding the Art of Dressage
Dressage achieves balance, suppleness, and obedience with the purpose of improving and facilitating the horse's performance of normal tasks. Read
By: Fran Black | 22/05/2006 | Sports and Fitness