Singular Fish Cradles The Nile Tilapia Simonis
A father fish hatches his young in his mouth in a remarkable Nile tilapia. The species forms a nest of eggs, the father carries them in his mouth to protect them, and only releases them when necessary. Many fry stay with him until they reach four inches in length.
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May Fires A Highland Custom Of Ancient Human Sacrifice
The article cites Sir John Sinclair’s Statistical Account of Scotland describing May Day rites in Callander Perthshire. Boys dig a circular trench and bake custard and cake, blind draw lots, and the blacked piece foretells a sacrificial leap by the chosen boy, implying a once active human sacrifice for seasonal fertility.
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The Chinese Almanac and Its Grand Influence
The Chinese Almanac, printed in Peking and monopolized by the emperor, circulates worldwide with millions of copies. It provides astronomical data for choosing lucky dates and directions for all daily acts to avoid misfortune and attract prosperity, reflecting strong faith in its reliability.
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Bunyan’s Sharp Answer From Bedford Jail Dialogue
A Quaker visited John Bunyan in Bedford jail and claimed the Lord sent him to seek Bunyan. Bunyan rebutted that the Lord would have sent him there directly if true. The piece reflects on wit and common sense, noting a Punchinello style quote about germs in food and citing the Washington Post.
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Excursion Ticket Deals Amid Weekday Fares Announced
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway offers Tuesday and Thursday excursions to Omaha at 9 dollars round trip, valid five days. A 1814 Saturday excursion to Clear Lake lists 2.50 round trip Monticello to Clear Lake, on sale Saturdays with return by Monday. A. I. Jackson, Agent.
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