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Are all fossil animals dinosaurs?

No. Dinosaurs are a group of ancient reptiles that had a set of particular skeletal features. The hips, hind legs, and ankles were specialized and allowed the legs to move directly under the body…

Gregg HARPER, Congress, MS (1956)

HARPER, Gregg, a Representative from Mississippi; born in Jackson, Hinds County, Miss., June 1, 1956; graduated from Pearl High School, Pearl, Miss., 1974; B.S., Mississippi College, Clinton, Miss…

James Coffield MITCHELL, Congress, TN (1786-1843)

MITCHELL, James Coffield, a Representative from Tennessee; born in Staunton, Augusta County, Va., in March 1786; attended the common schools; studied law; was admitted to the bar and practiced…

Cowles MEAD, Congress, GA (1776-1844)

MEAD, Cowles, a Representative from Georgia; born in Virginia October 18, 1776; received an English education; lawyer, private practice; presented credentials as a Member-elect to the Ninth…

Ethelbert BARKSDALE, Congress, MS (1824-1893)

BARKSDALE, Ethelbert, (brother of William Barksdale), a Representative from Mississippi; born in Smyrna, Rutherford County, Tenn., January 4, 1824; moved to Jackson, Hinds County, Miss.;…

James Thomas ELLIOTT, Congress, AR (1823-1875)

ELLIOTT, James Thomas, a Representative from Arkansas; born in Columbus, Monroe County, Ga., April 22, 1823; attended the common schools; studied law; was admitted to the bar in 1854 and…

Charles Hudson GRIFFIN, Congress, MS (1926-1989)

GRIFFIN, Charles Hudson, (great-great-grandson of Isaac Griffin), a Representative from Mississippi; born on a farm near Utica, Miss., May 9, 1926; educated at Utica High School, Hinds Junior…

DK Science: Reconstructing The Past

Assembling the skeletonJoining the neckWelding the frameworkCompleted displayReconstructing a dinosaur skeleton is a complex job as usually only a fraction of the skeleton is recovered.…

DK Science: Winning A Mate

Head bangersFive-horned face with frillsRutting stagsHead crest for courtingAll animals must reproduce themselves if their species is to survive. Today’s animals have developed their own special…

William Webb VENABLE, Congress, MS (1880-1948)

VENABLE, William Webb, a Representative from Mississippi; born in Clinton, Hinds County, Miss., September 25, 1880; moved with his parents to Memphis, Tenn., returned to Clinton, Miss., in…