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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!

Killed for a Dollar

by B Nelson in Activism, February 5, 2009
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When I was a kid I admit I did it too, I didn’t know better. Now I do. I guess it is easier to kill something when it doesn’t make a sound or twist in pain.

The Goddess of Love: Aphrodite

by Shunyata in Folklore, December 22, 2008
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Aphrodite, the last progeny of the Titan Cronus (Saturn), arose from the foam of his dismemberment. Signifying the birth of a new aeon.

System of Coinage

by Swapna P in History, August 21, 2008
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Coins are a form of money. The right to make and issue coins is a state monopoly. The great majority of these coins are tokens in that their face value is greater than that of the metal of which they consist. The study of coins is known as numismatics.

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