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161: What Ireland Is Known For By Most
Ask anyone what they think of when they think of Ireland and they will probably tell you leprechauns, shamrocks, or St. Patrick's Day. Ireland actually has a lot more to offer not the least of which is some of the most beautiful scenery on the planet from rolling hills to beautiful beaches with crystal blue-green water.
162: A Look At St. Patrick
According to Irish lore regarding St. Patrick he was actually born in Wales around 385 A.D. and given the name Maewyn. As a youth he was far from being a saint and actually considered himself to be a pagan. Around the age of 16 he was kidnapped by pirates who raided his village and sold into slavery in Ireland where he was forced to work as a shepherd.
163: Where Did Mardi Gras Come From?
There are varied opinions on the origins of Mardi Gras. Mardi Gras means Fat Tuesday in French, the English call the holiday Shrove Tuesday or Pancake Day. No matter where it takes place or what it is called Mardi Gras is an age old celebration.
164: Cigars In Pop Culture
In the eyes of the general public cigars are usually depicted as a passion of the rich. The image of one smoking a cigar brings to mind a celebration of good fortune such as the birth of a child. There is a habit in some gambling circles to buy and hold a cigar for luck in regards to a particular bet and to only smoke the cigar after winning the bet.
165: An Overview On Costumes
There are many events that occur during the year that offer one the opportunity to wear a costume including Halloween and Mardi Gras.
166: Why Do People Pierce Their Bodies?
The practice of body piercing is as old as humanity itself and is making a comeback along with the popularity of tribal tattoos; one need only look closely at the players in professional sports such as basketball and football to see this phenomenon.
167: A History Of Cigars
Ever wonder where cigar smoking began? So have I so I decided to look into it, here's what I found. Cigars have been around for over 1,000 years! The original native population of the various islands in the Caribbean as well as the rest of Mesoamerica began making and smoking cigars as early as 900 AD.
168: Interesting Opinions On Cigars From Recent Survey
According to a recent survey by the ASC (alt.smokers.cigars) the following results were obtained from a recent online survey of cigar smokers:
86% of cigar smokers report that they do not inhale.
The average number of cigars smoked per week is 6.74 at and average price of $4.34
169: 5 Places NOT To Go To For Vacation
Some vacations aren't as good as they are made out to be; maybe it's a case of false advertising or maybe the locals just take advantage of you just because you have "tourist" stamped on your forehead. Or maybe your luggage arrived from the airport a day or two after you did?
170: How To Use Aromatherapy Candles
The first thing you want to do is be sure that you have true aromatherapy candles. Scented candles are not aromatherapy candles. Make sure they contain pure essential oils.
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