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1. | Influenza - Flu - The simple facts and the cures
What is Influenza - Flu: Influenza is commonly called or known as 'the flu', it is a contagious viral infection of the respiratory tract. Although the flu affects both sexes and all age groups, kids and senior citizens tend to get it the most. ...
[Added: 01 May 2007 Hits: 21 Words: 691]
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2. | Mesothelioma - The simple facts
What is Mesothelioma: Mesotheliomas form a range of tumors that usually arise in the pleura or in the abdominal cavity. Malignant tumors arising within the pleura are strongly associated with prior asbestos exposure in up to ...
[Added: 14 Mar 2007 Hits: 49 Words: 704]
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3. | Acne - Pimples - Zits - The simple facts and the cure I discovered
What is Acne - Pimples - Zits: The skin has numerous pores in it, sometimes oil's, dirt or other things can cause these pores to become clogged, swollen, and red, this condition is called pimples.
What causes Acne in some people: Some folks get plastered with acne ...
[Added: 16 Feb 2007 Hits: 206 Words: 740]
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4. | Nosebleeds - Bloody Nose - The simple facts and the cures
Why do some people get a Nose bleed: Bloody Nose: The nose was built for bleeding a doctor once told me. He said the nose was filled with numerous blood vessels, and many of these are thin and ...
[Added: 15 Feb 2007 Hits: 58 Words: 807]
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5. | Toy Poodle - The facts every owner of this dog breed should know
The Toy Poodle is one type of the breed of Poodle. There are three types of Poodles: Toy, Miniature and Standard, each type denoting a size. Poodles are considered gun dogs, for their bird hunting skills and ability in ...
[Added: 05 Feb 2007 Hits: 35 Words: 503]
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6. | Bluegill Fishing - Learn the facts that can help you catch the trophies
The bluegill is a popular game fish with many fishermen. This particular fish is known by a variety of different names such as bream, sunfish or brim. They are found throughout the continental United States in various lakes, streams and ...
[Added: 02 Feb 2007 Hits: 37 Words: 489]
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7. | Persian - The facts every owner of this cat breed should know
The origins of the Persian cat are murky, at best. Some claim that the Persian is descended from the Sand cat, but this cannot be proven. It is also thought that somehow Angoras were crossbred with Chinese longhairs or Russian Longhairs, but ...
[Added: 01 Feb 2007 Hits: 39 Words: 393]
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8. | Ragdoll - The facts every owner of this cat breed should know
The Ragdoll breed of cat was developed by a breeder in California, Ann Baker, in the 1960s. She bred a white female Persian that carried Siamese markings to a male Birman. She introduced those offspring to a female Burmese, resulting in ...
[Added: 27 Jan 2007 Hits: 38 Words: 515]
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9. | Abyssinian - The facts every owner of this cat breed should know
A wild looking cat, the Abyssinian is thought to be one of the oldest breeds in the world. Though paintings of them have been found in ancient Egyptian art, their exact origins are unclear. Some believe they came from Ethiopia (formerly called Abyssinia) and others believe they originated from ...
[Added: 26 Jan 2007 Hits: 27 Words: 425]
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10. | Tonkinese - The facts every owner of this cat breed should know
The Tonkinese breed is widely considered a 'newer' breed, a cross between a Burmese and a Siamese, though some dispute this saying the breed existed in the 1800s. The first known Tonkinese was Wong Mau, a descendant of ...
[Added: 23 Jan 2007 Hits: 25 Words: 412]
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11. | Maine Coon - The facts every owner of this cat breed should know
Like many older breeds, the origin of the Maine Coon is unclear and steeped in rumor. Some believe Maine Coons, also known as American Longhair, American Shag, American Forest Cat, American Snughead and Maine Trick Cat, are a cross between semi-domestic wild cats and ...
[Added: 22 Jan 2007 Hits: 26 Words: 480]
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12. | Norwegian Forest Cat - The facts every owner of this cat breed should know
Thought to date back to the time of the Vikings, the Norwegian Forest Cat is an old breed. References to this type of cat can be found in Norse mythology and Norwegian fairytales, but the true origins of his breed are unknown. Domestic breeding of the Norwegian Forest ...
[Added: 18 Jan 2007 Hits: 28 Words: 452]
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13. | Eel Fishing - Learn the facts that can help you catch the trophies
Despite the fact that most eels are predators, many people consider them like the right choice for a home aquarium. However, eels are also a perfect catch for anglers, consisting of 4 suborders of the Anguilliformes with 19 families, 110 genres and near 400 different species.
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14. | Burmese - The facts every owner of this cat breed should know
The modern Burmese breed has roots muddled in history. It is generally believed that Burmese are a man made breed descending from the crossbreeding of a Siamese and an ancient version of a pure Burmese (that later died out). This Burmese breed had almost died out until ...
[Added: 17 Jan 2007 Hits: 42 Words: 468]
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15. | Pike - Learn the facts that can help you catch the trophies
This voracious and carnivorous fish lives in freshwaters on the Northern Hemisphere. Northern Pike (Esox lucius) is also known by its folk name of "Water Wolf". Pikes grow as large as 150 cm in size and 25 kg in ...
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16. | Boston Terrier - The facts every owner of this dog breed should know
The Boston Terrier is one of the few breeds of dog that America can claim as its own. Around 1870, Robert C. Hooper of Boston purchased Hooper's Judge, a cross between an English Bulldog and ...
[Added: 21 Dec 2006 Hits: 50 Words: 500]
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17. | Exotic - The facts every owner of this cat breed should know
In the 1960s a Persian was crossed with a Domestic Shorthair in an attempt to create a Persian with only short hair. The result was today's Exotic, a breed that looks strikingly similar to the Persian, but with less maintenance involved, hence the nickname, 'the lazy man's ...
[Added: 11 Dec 2006 Hits: 46 Words: 447]
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18. | Dachshund - The facts every owner of this dog breed should know
Dachshund (pronounced DAK sund) originated in Germany, during the 18th and 19th centuries, to hunt badgers. In fact, Dachshund means, 'badger dog' in German. Their unique size and shape made them the perfect hunting dog. Their small legs allowed them ...
[Added: 08 Dec 2006 Hits: 31 Words: 505]
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19. | Oriental Cat - The facts every owner of this cat breed should know
The name 'Oriental' does not refer to a specific breed of cat, but a group of cats originating from Southeast Asia. Siamese is the most familiar (specifically, a Siamese without points), but Oriental can also refer to Japanese Bobtail, Burmese, and Balinese to name a few. Oriental cats are ...
[Added: 01 Dec 2006 Hits: 25 Words: 431]
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20. | Border Collie - The facts every owner of this dog breed should know
Bred for their intelligence and herding instincts, Border Collies are descended from British herding dogs. A medium sized dog, Border Collies will grow to about 19 to 22 inches and 30 to 45 pounds. They will live about 12 ...
[Added: 30 Nov 2006 Hits: 35 Words: 520]
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21. | Domestic Short Hair - The facts every owner of this cat breed should know
Descended from 'working cats' that came to America on ships like the Mayflower to hunt rats, selective breeding resulted in today s Domestic Short Hair. The Domestic Short Hair cat was renamed the American Short Hair in 1966 to better reflect this breed s heritage. Today, the name ...
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22. | Bigfoot - It always stays just outside the range of scientific proof
One of the most widespread and controversial creatures of dubious existence is Bigfoot, also known as Sasquatch, in reference to a hairy, bipedal hominid being. This being is usually described as 8' to 10' tall, sighted in remote wilderness areas of the United States ...
[Added: 24 Jul 2006 Hits: 88 Words: 583]
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23. | Ice Fishing Can be a very exciting experience
One of the most popular recreational forms of fishing in Scandinavia, Russia and Germany is Ice Fishing, a sport also practiced in Canada and the United States, not only during winter, but also all year round in Alaska. However the most popular place ...
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24. | Chupacabra - One of the most frightening creatures of Cryptozoology
The Chupacabra is one of the most recent creatures of cryptozoology, first seen during the early 1990s in Puerto Rico. El Chupacabra, Chupacabras or Goat Sucker is a creature native to the Americas, particularly the island where it was first reported, Mexico, and ...
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25. | Fishing from the bank or shore of a lake, pond or river
Shore (bank) fishing is an exciting form of recreational fishing where the primary reward is the challenge catching non-common species. Some lakes, rivers and ponds are particularly attractive, such as the Red Lake Rivers running between Minnesota and North Dakota, and encompassing more than 70 species of native fish, ...
[Added: 13 Jul 2006 Hits: 191 Words: 480]
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26. | Mothman - Alien from another world, or a being from the spiritual realm
More than a film or the 12 foot tall, stainless steel sculpture on display in downtown Point Pleasant in West Virginia, Mothman is a strange creature seen in the United States between November 1966 and November 1967, appearing several times in West Virginia, on ...
[Added: 10 Jul 2006 Hits: 64 Words: 511]
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27. | Fishing from a motor boat or rowboat is an exciting activity
Boat fishing is an exciting activity that sometimes requires an adventurer spirit in order to get the best catch. Ranging from the stability of sliding-seats rowboats, to the powerful motor board, fishing on ponds, rivers and lakes can become an unforgettable experience.
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28. | Cryptozoology - The evidence of creatures whose existence is uncertain
The evidence of creatures whose existence is uncertain is studied by cryptozoology, a science researching presumable proof of animals considered extinct or out of this world, which are still occasionally reported as seen in diverse locations. ...
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29. | Biblical Fact VS Doctrines Of Demons
Do NOT question the Bible, not any of it ! Why ? Because if 1% of it is untrue to you, then the other 99% is not fact. The Bible is the word of God. It tells us how we ...
[Added: 21 Jun 2006 Hits: 151 Words: 1998]
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30. | Flea Facts And Information
Fleas have been around for millions of years, sucking the blood of animals and humans. Fleas live on pets, mammals, in carpets, in sofas as well as other household and farm goods. In a typical room, 5 percent of the fleas will be found on pets, 10 percent ...
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31. | The Passion Of Baseball Card Collecting
Baseball card collecting has been around since the 1800's, and millions of young and old enthusiasts collect baseball cards. Serious involvement shown by some enthusiasts who invest a lot of money and some even pursue a career in baseball cards. Baseball cards are sold for as little as 10 cents ...
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32. | The beginners guide to safely join and use eBay
I don't think it matters where you are these days, if you mention the name ' eBay ', there is someone there who has either bought an item on it, or who has sold something on it, eBay has become a household name around the world. I started buying ...
[Added: 16 May 2006 Hits: 90 Words: 2040]
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33. | The Art of Diecast Collecting
Collecting diecast vehicles consists of acquiring specific items based on your particular interests, such as airplanes, cars, trains, ship models, etc. Although some people just accumulate them, this is a passionate hobby for most folks, in which the genuine collector organizes carefully those items to catalog them and proudly ...
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34. | Bird Watching is a recreation anyone can enjoy at anytime of the year
Do you ever have a day when you have nothing to do ?, You know them times when your on the internet in some chat room, and you type ' I'm bored ! ', or your flipping through the TV channels, and you say to yourself or ...
[Added: 23 Apr 2006 Hits: 66 Words: 1053]
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35. | GOOGLE AdSense Tips For Maximum Earnings and how to avoid ' smart pricing '
Almost everyone has probably heard of AdSense by now, if not then I am pretty sure you have seen AdSense and may have not even known what it was. To explain AdSense, I must first tell you ...
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36. | Cryptozoology And The Brey Road Beast
The Brey Road Beast has been sighted by numerous witnesses including police officers, in Wisconsin - USA, from 1936 to present. The creature has been observed walking upright like a human, running on all four legs like a ...
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37. | Bullheads And Catfish - Names that bring joy and disgust
When it comes to fishing, there are two names that make the sport great to me, 'bullheads' and 'catfish', no other freshwater fish get such a bad rap as these two old friends do. If I am ...
[Added: 01 Apr 2006 Hits: 70 Words: 1190]
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38. | Cryptozoology And Bigfoot
Bigfoot has been sighted throughout the United States, from the 16th Century to present. The first reported sightings were by Native Americans. He was called numerous names by different Indian tribes, 'sasquatch' was only one of over 50 different Indian names given to the creature. ...
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39. | Collecting Diecast Vehicles is a fun hobby for folks of all ages
Almost everyone has played with diecast vehicles when they were a young child. When I went to grade school my friends and I collected ' Hot Wheels ' cars. We would make race tracks and construction zones in the dirt piles out back of ...
[Added: 21 Mar 2006 Hits: 68 Words: 858]
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40. | Coin Collecting on a shoe-string budget
Probably everyone at one time or another has collected coins. Some people save old wheat pennies they find in change and throw them in a jar. Other people collect state quarters, and some others collect ...
[Added: 16 Mar 2006 Hits: 75 Words: 1778]
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41. | How to catch more Crappies then you want
Crappies are one of the best tasting fish I have ever eaten, I like them better then trout. The meat is pure white and is firm and full of good mellow flavour. Crappies are a panfish, similar to bluegill and sunfish. When I was a young man, a ...
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42. | Snakes - They're not as slithery as some people I know
When I was a youngster growing up in the 1960's and early 70's, I was lucky that we lived on a farm out in the country. One of the favorite pastimes I had, was going hunting for snakes ...
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43. | Runes - The origin and purpose behind the ancient symbols and alphabet
Ask six rune experts ' Where did the runes originate from ?' and you will probably get 6 different answers. There are different versions of runes for each culture and era they seemed to come from. One person told me they came from the vikings, another said they originated ...
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44. | Metal Detecting - Coin Hunting or Coin Shooting Hot Spots
Coin Hunting or 'Coin Shooting' as it's often called, is not only very fun to do, but it can easily be very profitable. Finding just one gold piece or any rare coin can easily pay for the cost of the metal detector. When it ...
[Added: 02 Mar 2006 Hits: 85 Words: 954]
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45. | Demon Possession is it real or just a mental disorder
Just about everyone these days has heard about ' demon possession ', it was made a household name by the 1973 movie ' The Exorcist ', and again it has become popular after the 2005 ...
[Added: 27 Feb 2006 Hits: 86 Words: 1472]
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46. | Starting Your Own Courier Service
Sooner or later everyone has dreamed of quitting their job and starting their own business. Unfortunately the main thing that stops or prevents someone from making the dream a reality is usualy what I call the 'two F's', ...
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47. | The Tribulation - What is it ? When will it happen ? What will occur during it ?
When it comes to Bible prophecy, there is probably no event that causes more fear or more questions than the Tribulation. The Tribulation is an event that will involve the whole world. The Bible says it will start immediately at the moment the Rapture ...
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48. | Lincoln Cent Pennies - Collectors love them while most folks hate them
If you walk accross a street and you see a quarter on the ground would you pick it up ? I bet you would. Now, what if the coin you saw lying there was a penny, would you still pick it up ? Some folks would say, if ...
[Added: 27 Feb 2006 Hits: 78 Words: 864]
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49. | The Rapture - What is it ? When will it happen ? Where is it in the Bible ?
Just about everyone has heard someone mention ' The Rapture ', when they talk about the return of Jesus Christ. There probably isn't a word that causes as much conflict as the word rapture, does. I here folks constantly saying: ' There is ...
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50. | Pet Sitting - Start your own business
Almost everyone sooner or later dreams of starting a home based business to make some extra money, or to be able to work part time. The one thing that stops most folks from acheiving this goal, is money. They just don't have ...
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