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We Write Your Name On A Grain Of Rice

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The art of rice writing started in Anatolia, Turkey, and the Turks believed that a simple rice grain held immense power; wearing a grain with your name on it was thought to bestow good fortune and longevity. Knowing this fact, Lori Jakiela sought to have her name engraved on a grain of rice after the discovery of her breast cancer, not only to protect herself but to also pass on as an heirloom. Read full article here

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