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my true love sent to me Eight maids a-milking . . . Seven swans a-swimming . . . Six geese a-laying . . . Five golden rings . . . Four calling birds . . . Three French hens . . . Two turtle doves . . . And a partridge in a pear tree. |  |
| THE EIGHTH DAY OF CHRISTMAS--The eight Beatitudes: 1) Blessed are the poor in spirit, 2) those who mourn, 3) the meek, 4) those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, 5) the merciful, 6) the pure in heart, 7) the peacemakers, 8) those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake. (Matthew 5:3-10) |
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 | In 1981, German scientists discovered the missing 107th element of the periodic table. Originally, the name "Neilsbohrium" (symbol Ns) was proposed for this synthetic element in honor of the Danish physicist, Neils Bohr. However, the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) decided to shorten the name to "bohrium." |
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| While being smuggled out of Denmark in a British Mosquito fighter-bomber at the beginning of WWII, the nuclear physicist Neils Bohr was seated in a specially designed chair directly over the bomb-bay doors. Among the pilots' orders? If they came under attack from German fighters, they were to ditch Neils Bohr promptly into the North Sea!
Bohr, Neils (1885-1962) Danish physicist, chairman of the first Atoms for Peace conference (1955), Nobel Prize recipient (Physics, 1922) [noted for his model of atomic structure (developed with British physicists J. I. Thomson and Ernest Rutherford), for harboring Jewish (and other) refugees from Nazi-controlled countries at his Institute of Theoretical Physics in Copenhagen, and for his work at Los Alamos on the atomic bomb during World War II] |
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This culinary dish, like many others, has several stories that are told about how and where it originated. It was created at Delmonico's in New York, or maybe at Claridge's Hotel in London, or even in Miami, Long Island or at the Waldorf. It may have been created by Foxhall Keene (or J.R. Keene), or by the Chef at Claridge's (and named for his father). Other stories tell of its creation by Chef George Greenwald at the Brighton Beach Hotel, and named for his boss. The date of its creation range from 1881 to the 1920s! Can you name this culinary preparation?
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| AUSTRALIAN MIST |
Australian Mist cats are wonderful pets that prefer to crawl in your lap whenever you sit. They are less prone to aggression than many other cats and therefore get along relatively well with other cats. They are very tolerant of petting, so they are perfect for children. |
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| Australian Mist cats are unique in their loyalty and never-failing integrity with people. In this respect they are hugely reminiscent of dogs, which follow their masters around. These cats have resilient and short hair, strong and solid body and intense green eyes. |
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| Australian Mist Cats (formerly the Spotted Mist) were developed exclusively in Sydney, Australia from Burmese, Abyssinian, and Domestic shorthair cats. This breed was first recognized for champion status in NSW in the 1980s. The name Australian Mist was officially accepted in 1998. The number of Australian Mist Cats and their breeders continues to increase. Some cats have gone to New Zealand and the USA. |
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| Australian Mist Cats have inherited the affectionate, people-loving temperament of the Burmese, the intelligence and agility of the Abyssinian, and the health and vitality of the Domestic. Australian Mists with their highly affectionate personalities make excellent house cats. |
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| As kittens they are lively, but sober. They are very people-centered and are eager to crawl into the nearest lap with or without invitation, and constantly hang around to see what people are doing. |
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| They don't fret if people are not around. The Australian Mist cat is very devoted to the master and possesses little of cats' independence, which makes them companions for the home workers and children. |
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This West Indian tropical fruit is the primary source of vitamin C supplements that are labeled as 'natural.' Can you name this fruit?
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| Kilauea |
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