Why September December Marked Months Despite Roots
A reader asks why September to December are the ninth to twelfth months if their Latin roots imply seventh to tenth. An explanation traces Roman calendars, Gregorian adoption, and shift of January February addition, noting world calendars and the sun’s motion as basis.
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Hypnosis myths dogs and the at sign in language
An overview of hypnosis claims including stage fakery and clinical use, plus dogs sniffing humans and gender cues in canine greetings. It notes the Stanford Hypnotic Susceptibility Scale and the special “hidden observer” phenomenon, then shifts to how the at symbol acquired multiple names in various languages.
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Celebrate Recovery Hosts Jan 7 Homecoming at Cedar Creek
Celebrate Recovery will host a homecoming celebration on Friday January 7 from 6 to 9 30 p m at Cedar Creek Church. Dinner at 6 music and fellowship at 7 dessert and coffee at Holy Grounds Cafe at 9 for information call 599 1509.
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