Aviva Directory
Aviva Directory
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| The Facts on Bats |
| Considered to be one of the most beneficial of nature’s creatures, bats make for interesting study. The following shorts are fun facts and trivia about bats. Bats are not rats with wings as they are sometimes described. They are mammals-the only ones that fly. |
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| History & Genealogy |
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| The 1944 Disaster at Port Chicago |
| The Naval Ammunition Depot at Port Chicago, California was one of the main hubs of ammunition during World War II for the Pacific Theater. It is located 30 miles northeast of San Francisco close to Mare Island in Vallejo, California. The town, which is approximately a mile from the munitions depot, |
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| The History of McDonalds |
| Well-known throughout the world, the McDonalds we know today got its start in the form of a hot dog stand and has come a long ways over the years. Unbeknownst by many, McDonalds was actually a product of three people: Ray Krock, Dick McDonald, and Mac McDonald. |
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| Christianity |
| In the early days of Christianity, it is unlikely that those outside the faith understood what it was to be a Christian. As far as the Romans were concerned, Christians were Jews and Christianity was just another Jewish sect. In some ways, this may have worked to the advantage of Christians. |
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