Age of Lebanon's Cedars Remains Uncertain
The famous cedars of Lebanon have disputed ages. Local tradition ties them to creation and Solomon, but modern estimates vary from about 2,230 to 2,600 years. The grove now holds 889 trees, with 15 large specimens, in a basin 6,000 feet up. A Maronite chapel sits nearby and a festival marks the Transfiguration.
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Totem Poles Tell History of British Columbia Tribes
Totem poles of up coast British Columbia tribes convey tribal clan family and individual history. Crests for women heirs govern crest usage while guardians spirits and animal drawings decorate poles canoes houses fronts and blankets. Reputation comes from generosity and giving away more blankets than others.
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Ancient Grapes to Syrup Use by Romans and Greeks
The fragment explains ancient methods of grape sirup production. It cites Galen describing fumarium and notes Greek terms pro topion and deuterion for unpressed and pressed juice. It details Latin vinum primarium vinum secundarium mustum fruitum and sapa as heated reduced must used on bread.
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Perfect Human Figure Measurements Versus Common Standards
Professor Sergeant, a health authority, lists ideal measurements for a woman including height 63.6 inches and specific neck, waist, hip, calf, upper arm, thigh, and forearm girths. Other experts argue for a height of five feet five inches, about an inch and a half taller than Sergeant's figure.
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Oldest Work of Fiction The Tale of Two Brothers
The Tale of Two Brothers, dated around 8 200 years ago, is attributed to Enana the Theban scribe. It allegedly served crown prince destined to rule as Seti I and bears a possible autograph royal signature. The papyrus piece was bought in Italy by Mme. D Orbiney and sold in 1857 to British Museum authorities.
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