Was There Ever A Giant Race
The article surveys legends of giants in world lore, citing Sir John Manderville and Pliny the Elder, noting reports of islands with thirty or fifty footers, and Indian Seres of fourteen feet. It chronicles tall individuals like Gabera and King Kintolochus, but concludes giants often meet early deaths and are not robust.
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Sir John
Manderville
Mexico
India
Pliny
Gabera
John Middleton
James I
England
Funnum
Kintolochus
Hrotwi
Robert Wadflow
Perons
Good Old Days In Barber Shop
Henry W. McDaniel recalls barbering in Danville Illinois where 53 years in the field show shifts from artful handlebar styles to modern trims. He notes shops were male sanctuaries with no facial services and few women until changes in culture reshaped the barber shop.
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Danville
Ill
Henry W. McDaniel
McDaniel
Swastika Origins Traced to India and Ancient Use
A historical note explains that the swastika originated in India and spread globally, used in Hindu worship and on buildings as a blessing. It notes the symbol’s worldwide appearance, its misappropriation by Hitler, and its ancient meaning tied to Agni and solar procession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitler
India
High Asia
Europe
Mongolia
North America
Andes
Peru
Agni
New Life and Forgiveness in Psalm 32 Reflection
A devotional note on Psalm 32 cites David's awakening after Nathan's rebuke, praising a clean heart and renewed fellowship with God. It stresses that confession precedes forgiveness and that God responds to sincere attitudes, not formalities, offering joy and steadfast spirit.
David Faces Consequences and Seeks Forgiveness
The lesson spotlights David's remorse after Nathan's rebuke and the divine consequences for sin. It centers on Psalm 51 as David seeks cleansing, mercy, and renewal, asking God to blot out transgressions, wash away iniquity, and renew a right spirit within.
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David
Nathan
God
Modern Art Puzzle Connected Clues Across Horizontal and Vertical
A crossword style list assigns clues for famous present day painter and others across horizontal and vertical positions. Answers include terms like detective pasha Mohammedan priest and various objects, actions, and concepts tied to art and daily life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasha
France
Spain
Saving Ontario's Natural Resources Basis Of Aquatic Life
This piece explains plancton as the base of aquatic life, detailing three types plants saprophytes and animals and their role in the food chain. It notes the importance of plancton to freshwater fisheries and describes how bass rely on it for growth and sustenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plancton
Nose His Fortune John Flynn Retires From Gas Sniffing
John Flynn of New York City, after 25 years earning his living by his nose, plans retirement. He worked by touring underground stations and trains sniffing for escaping gas, a unique occupation noted in the piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Flynn
New York City
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