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A "SACKBUT" WAS THE NAME GIVEN TO THE TROMBONE DURING THE RENAISSANCE.

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The silly term is thought to have been created by fusing two French words: saquer (to draw) and bouter (to shove). The sackbuts of the Renaissance were the forerunners of the trombone, despite having a slightly different size and shape.

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The most typical cause of ulcers is a bacterial infection.

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According to one researcher, 200 yetis reside in northern Russia.

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Although unlikely, hybrid bears could explain the yeti legends.

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Did you Know? Umbrellas were once only used by women.

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"MIRROR COVERING IN THE HOUSE OF MOURNING"

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Did you Know? Roald Dahl, the beloved children's book author, was a spy.

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Did you Know? Brazil is South America's biggest and the world's fifth largest country.

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Did you Know? The largest cake was of the size of an elephant.

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Did you know that Genghis Khan killed Behtar, his half-brother?

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More than half of all tree species exist only in a single country.

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Making something with crochet can make idle time into useful time.

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Largest rubber band ball

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Tiger Eye Gemstone Brings Emotional Intelligence

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Kiwi fruit can also be applied topically to the skin as a low-cost skincare trick.

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Sylvia Plath won a Fulbright Scholarship.

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Viking women enjoyed equal rights.

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Did you Know? Lebanon is home to many great roman ruins

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Function and energy compatibility are determined by its mineral structure.

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Copper is a low-key household essential.