The passions of Ben Weider
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Ben Weider has established a reputation as the world authority on the last days of Napoleon Bonaparte. A bookworm, Weider's interest in Napoleon was developed through his favorite pasttime of reading history books and biographies. He boasts of the largest private collection of Napoleon memorabilia.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest (Canadian)
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0413
Year: 1995
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The growing menace of contraband cigarettes
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Canada imposed heavier taxes on cigarettes to discourage smoking. However, the resulting 700% increase in the price of cigarettes has made smuggling of the commodity a very lucrative enterprise which the government has been unsuccessful in suppressing.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest (Canadian)
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0413
Year: 1993
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Growing passions
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Some gardeners have a personal interest in a particular genus, species or in exploring botanical concerns. Amateur gardeners have developed new varieties, discovered unknown species and popularized native plants.
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 1992
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