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The Gory History of Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary

by Atikin in History, July 11, 2009
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Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary is a rhyme that you may remember since you were little and at that time, it sounded very pretty indeed, filled with gardens and dolls and sea-shells. Not so much though, after you’ve heard the true interpretation of this nursery rhyme!

The Problem of Reference

by ericheav in Philosophy, February 9, 2009
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A tongue-in-cheek philosophical investigation inspired simultaneously by mystical and postmodern ideas.

The British North America Act of 1867

by balisunset in History, September 2, 2008
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An act of the British Parliament creating the federal state since known as Canada. It united the separate colonies of Canada, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick into a federal Dominion of Canada, while simultaneously dividing the old colony of united Canada into the provinces of Ontario and Quebec. The capital of the Dominion was established at Ottawa.

When Good Friends Make Bad References

by Stephanie Modkins in Work, April 12, 2008
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Thinking of using a good friend as a job reference? Think again.

Common and Obscure Abbreviations

by Maggie May Barry in Languages, February 29, 2008
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Here is a list of some common – and some obscure – abbreviations and their meanings.

The Five in One Dictionary

by Tipnology in Languages, February 20, 2008
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All you need in the five in one dictionary.

Urban Sprawl

by Alberto in People, August 21, 2007
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The concept of Urban Sprawl. What is it, exactly?

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