Alien Vs Predator

Aliens vs Predator (or AVP) the movie is based on a graphic novel called Aliens versus Predator (note that the novel calls it Aliens with an s) .

This means nothing for the films, unfortunately. The AVP movie franchise remains horrendously bad.

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The Book of the Dead

The Egyptian Book of the Dead is possibly the oldest manuscript known to man. It can be described as a manual for navigating the afterlife according to ancient Egyptians. It contains various secret spells and instructions that allow the deceased to successfully overcome obstacles and be accepted into the company of Gods.

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Chickpeas

Chickpeas have another rather feisty name....they're also called garbanzo beans.

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Nicole Richie's Weight

There has a been a lot of buzz in Hollywood about Nicole Richie's weight.


Nicole is about 5 feet 2 inches tall (approx 154 cm) and according to an official release and information from "her people" she is said to weigh between 95 and 100 pounds (about 43 to 45 kg)



However when she went to jail (!) , police records revealed that her weight is 85 pounds (38 kg). Now, everybody say "eating disorder!"

Sole fish

Sole is a white-fleshed flat fish that tastes better than it looks.

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Prosecco

Prosecco is a variety of Italian white grape. It is also the name of the sparkling white wine made from the Prosecco grape.

President of Tanzania

The President of Tanzania's name is quite a mouthful - Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete

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