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finch

(Encyclopedia) finch, common name for members of the Fringillidae, the largest family of birds (including over half the known species), found in most parts of the world except Australia. The true…

DK Nature: Mammals

WHAT FEATURES DO ALL MAMMALS SHARE? WHAT DO MAMMALS EAT? HOW DO MAMMALS REPRODUCE? WHY IS BEING WARM-BLOODED USEFUL? MAMMAL CLASSIFICATIONGESTATIONHIBERNATIONPRIMATESRODENTSMARSUPIALSMONOTREMESFIND…

diseases of plants

(Encyclopedia) diseases of plants. Most plant diseases are caused by fungi, bacteria, and viruses. Although the term disease is usually used only for the destruction of live plants, the action of dry…

Timeline: Gays in Pop Culture

Here are some key breakthroughs for gays in television, film, media, and theater. by Jennie Wood Giant footage Rock Hudson…

Philadelphia, city, United States

(Encyclopedia) Philadelphia, city (2020 pop. 1,603,797), coextensive with Philadelphia co., SE Pa., on the Delaware River c.100 mi (160 km) upstream at…

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State Department Notes on Qatar

U.S. Department of State Background Note Index: People History Government and Political Conditions Defense Economy Foreign Relations U.S.-Qatari Relations PEOPLENatives of the Arabian…