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Cannibal Chic
I have a dream! I have a dream that someday I will live on a tropical island as a beachcomber. I dream I will be wearing a fashionable loincloth and bone necklace and little else.
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Pirate Flags
When a pirate’s flag was seen, it struck fear into the hearts of prospective victims. Many gave up as soon as they saw the flag. The early pirates flew a red flag, presumably as a warning not to oppose or fight back. This was known as the Bloody Flag and it was flown along with the national flag of their country. Pirates raised the black flag if the vessel under attack showed resistance and it sent out a clear warning that “no quarter would be given”. Pirates used symbols as part of their strategy to instill fear. Skeletons, flaming swords, and hourglasses were among their favorite symbols. The most popular was the “Jolly Roger”, a white skull-and-crossbones on a black background. This was probably derived from the French flag known as “Jolie Rouge” or “rouge laws” in England which were meant for dealing with thieves and vagabonds. The word Roger could have originated from this. Or, the name could have even come from the very macho concept of the raging bull as Roger was a name commonly given by the English to their stud bull
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The History of the Flip Flop
Since it is almost impossible to quote the origination of the shoe, it is equally impossible to quote the origination of the flip flop. There are several cases in history among different culture, where the flip flop, or shoes closely similar in design are seen. Most publications seem to agree, that the history of the flip flop seems to be dominated in the Eastern culture’s history of countries like China and New Zealand. The history of the flip flop, spans far past even that, where there is evidence in the art of places like Egypt. In the hieroglyphics and other artistic pieces that derive from Egypt, many times one can notice a Egyptian figure wearing something on their feet that is close to the design of a flip flop.
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Surfing History
In the early 1900’s the Hawaiians organized the Hui Nalu (surf club) and competed in neighborly surf competitions with the Outrigger Canoe Club. This drew a great deal of attention to the Waikiki surf shore, bringing a revitalized interest in the sport, which had fallen out of favor in the late 1800s. Duke Kahanamoku, an Olympic star in swimming, popularized the sport further by traveling internationally and showing off his surfing style to thrilled audiences around the world. He was favored by Hollywood elite; having acted in bit parts in films and was always recruiting new surfers wherever he went. He is credited with surfing the longest wave of all time in 1917, in the popular surfing area now called Outside Castles in Waikiki. His 1000 meters plus wave record has yet to be overtaken.
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Pink Flamingo Fundraiser for NonProfit Groups
A pink flamingo fundraiser is fun way to raise money for your favorite cause. It's an easy fundraiser for any size group to put together because it requires very little effort to keep it going.
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