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1. | 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 92% of cases. The time period from initial exposure to development of the cancer ...
[Added: 14 Mar 2007 Hits: 1503 Words: 704]
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2. | 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 ...
[Added: 16 Feb 2007 Hits: 2493 Words: 740]
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3. | 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 are on the surface of the ...
[Added: 15 Feb 2007 Hits: 5781 Words: 807]
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4. | 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 ...
[Added: 02 Feb 2007 Hits: 1296 Words: 489]
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5. | 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 ...
[Added: 01 Feb 2007 Hits: 890 Words: 393]
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6. | 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 ...
[Added: 27 Jan 2007 Hits: 790 Words: 515]
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7. | 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 areas ...
[Added: 26 Jan 2007 Hits: 884 Words: 425]
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8. | 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 ancient Burmese. Wong ...
[Added: 23 Jan 2007 Hits: 983 Words: 412]
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9. | 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 ...
[Added: 22 Jan 2007 Hits: 756 Words: 480]
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10. | 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 ...
[Added: 18 Jan 2007 Hits: 848 Words: 452]
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11. | 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 ...
[Added: 17 Jan 2007 Hits: 909 Words: 544]
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12. | 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 ...
[Added: 17 Jan 2007 Hits: 650 Words: 468]
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13. | 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 ...
[Added: 08 Jan 2007 Hits: 731 Words: 541]
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14. | 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 an English White Terrier. Hooper's Judge was bred with a ...
[Added: 21 Dec 2006 Hits: 1152 Words: 500]
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15. | 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 Persian.' There ...
[Added: 11 Dec 2006 Hits: 663 Words: 447]
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16. | 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 to burrow ...
[Added: 08 Dec 2006 Hits: 403 Words: 505]
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17. | 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 ...
[Added: 01 Dec 2006 Hits: 480 Words: 431]
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18. | 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: 376 Words: 520]
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19. | 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 ...
[Added: 28 Nov 2006 Hits: 532 Words: 353]
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20. | 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 and ...
[Added: 24 Jul 2006 Hits: 468 Words: 583]
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21. | 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 to enjoy this activity is in the ...
[Added: 16 Jul 2006 Hits: 470 Words: 586]
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22. | 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 the United ...
[Added: 15 Jul 2006 Hits: 444 Words: 509]
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23. | 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 ...
[Added: 13 Jul 2006 Hits: 557 Words: 480]
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24. | 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 the border with Ohio. ...
[Added: 10 Jul 2006 Hits: 467 Words: 511]
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25. | 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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[Added: 01 Jul 2006 Hits: 486 Words: 520]
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26. | 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. Such hypothetical creatures ...
[Added: 24 Jun 2006 Hits: 498 Words: 554]
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27. | 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 ...
[Added: 27 May 2006 Hits: 475 Words: 519]
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28. | 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: 452 Words: 2040]
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29. | 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, ...
[Added: 03 May 2006 Hits: 646 Words: 863]
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30. | 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 ...
[Added: 23 Apr 2006 Hits: 410 Words: 1053]
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31. | 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 a little about ...
[Added: 08 Apr 2006 Hits: 541 Words: 1835]
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32. | 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 ...
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33. | 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 at work or in a store or some other place, ...
[Added: 01 Apr 2006 Hits: 457 Words: 1190]
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34. | 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. This creature looks more like ...
[Added: 29 Mar 2006 Hits: 428 Words: 784]
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35. | 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 ...
[Added: 21 Mar 2006 Hits: 406 Words: 858]
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36. | 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: 451 Words: 1778]
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37. | 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, ...
[Added: 11 Mar 2006 Hits: 452 Words: 767]
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38. | 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 on ...
[Added: 10 Mar 2006 Hits: 487 Words: 1207]
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39. | 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 ...
[Added: 04 Mar 2006 Hits: 508 Words: 1013]
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40. | 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', and this is 'friends' and 'funds'. ...
[Added: 27 Feb 2006 Hits: 434 Words: 1069]
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41. | 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 ...
[Added: 27 Feb 2006 Hits: 449 Words: 864]
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42. | 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 NO word rapture in the Bible! ...
[Added: 27 Feb 2006 Hits: 414 Words: 674]
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43. | 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 the financial stability to either borrow the money ...
[Added: 27 Feb 2006 Hits: 416 Words: 743]
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44. | Thanksgiving - Understanding The Holiday
Thanksgiving to most folks means family and friends and Turkey, or maybe beer and football. Many do not know or even care about the significence of the Holiday. Way back in the 1600's a group of people who were members of the English Separatist ...
[Added: 27 Feb 2006 Hits: 339 Words: 843]
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45. | Ghost Hunting Should Be Professional
Ghost Hunting can be very fun and yet at times it can be one of the most
terrifying things you will probably ever do in your life.
The following are just a few of the things folks have encountered during
ghost ...
[Added: 26 Sep 2005 Hits: 325 Words: 1557]
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