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Shooting fairs became popular in Europe especially Germanic regions about five hundred years ago. Painted targets often containing pictures of kings and politicians were used and some can still be found in museums in 2001 with the bullet holes in them.

The scarecrow, once a common sight, has virtually vanished from fields around the world, to the delight only of the birds it was intended to frighten away from lucrative and [...]

Robert Ripley, a cartoonist and broadcaster who collected curiosities, created the radio and television programs 'Ripley's Believe It or Not!' He traveled extensively to collect weird and unusual objects, and he received millions of letters asking him to substantiate some of the claims. His comic strip is still published in 200 newspapers, and the museums continue to attract numerous visitors.

Describes the caballos del vino or the wine-bearing horses festival in Caravaca, Spain. Two stories concerning the origin of the festival; Decorations of horses; Religious and secular dimension of the festival.

Describes intricate mosaics of petals and leaves set by the sides of water wells in Derbyshire, central England to celebrate the life-giving resource of wells. Background history of well dressing practice; Process of well dressing.

Focuses on the women artists of Mithila, in India. Forces of life; Moral and spiritual values.

Reports that youth volunteers participating in the Child-to-Child program have been providing medical care and education to adults and other youths in Malavani in Bombay, India. Instruction of the participants on causes of health problems; Provision of leafy vegetables to participating families; Inspection of families for signs of diseases.

Discusses various Asian customs and traditions related to the use and care of birds for recreation and sporting activities. Description of the various species of birds used for recreation and sports; History of the practices of caring for birds; Competitions focusing on the flying and singing abilities of the birds; Description of various Asian cultures and customs.

Focuses on the mural painting of the Catholic community which reflect the political conflict existing in Belfast, Belgium. Commemoration of the historic events Remember 1690 and the November 1916 Battle of the Somme; Reconstruction; Housing conditions.

Features the Dravidian deities of Tamil Nadu in southern India. Non-Vedic gods or village deities, local men raised to divine status; Tradition of Dravidian gods; Physical description of the gods; Mortal characteristics and potentialities; Restoration of the terra-cotta figures representing the gods; Festivals and offerings.