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General knowledge, History and Mythology -

Runes were used in Germanic language before the introduction of the Latin alphabet, including by the Vikings. Believed to hold power, symbolize inherent qualities and associated with magic, they also have meanings in more modern divination and oracle reading. Here we take a look at their origin, etymology and meanings.

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Updates -

After a few days of consulting government guidance and sorting out the necessary precautions to keep you safe and sound, we're happy to say you can now pick up your shopping outside our store at 18 Pydar Street, Truro via click and collect. How it works 1. Place your order You must place your order before coming to the click and collect drop off point. You can order via: Email: sales@happypiranha.com Telephone: 01872 277875 Website*: https://happypiranha.com Facebook: @happypiranha *If you are ordering online, select the 'local pickup' option when picking which type of postage you require. If possible, try and...

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Opinion, Shopping -

Sometimes, times get tough and as much as we’d like to shower the ones we love with material gifts, we can’t. 

That doesn’t mean you can’t show them that you care though. Here’s some free and thoughtful gift ideas that you could give, instead of stealing from our store.

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Opinion, Shopping -

Being a small, independent business, it feels almost absurd how often we catch people trying to steal from their local store.

Rather than throwing ourselves into the sea of despair, or spending too long pondering why we even bother trying to make a living, we thought the least we could get out these thieving reprobates was some content.

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General knowledge, History and Mythology, Zodiac -

News (if you can actually call it that) of NASA discovering a thirteenth zodiac star sign has been spreading like wildfire on social media, as has the panic that people’s zodiac signs may have shifted. Don’t panic, here’s what’s really happened. In short, it’s the same as it’s always been.

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