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pyorrhea

(Encyclopedia) pyorrheapyorrheapīərēˈə [key], inflammation and degeneration of the gums and other tissues surrounding the teeth. The onset of the disease is marked by bleeding of the gums. As the…

bunion

(Encyclopedia) bunion, swelling or thickening around the first joint of the big toe. The toe is forced inward and compresses the other toes. The fluid-filled sac, or bursa, in the toe joint becomes…

The 1998 Emmy Awards

50th Emmy Awards: Comedy Acting Nominees prev | lead roles | supporting roles | guest stars | next Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series Michael J. FoxSpin City Kelsey GrammerFrasier John…

Jane Russell

(Ernestine Jane Geraldine Russell)actressBorn: 6/21/1921Birthplace: Bemidji, Minnesota Beautiful, dark-haired, big-boned actress with a direct personality, she is known as much for her lingerie…

Mercedes Ruehl

actressBorn: 2/28/1948Birthplace: Queens, New York Ruehl made a big splash as a gun-toting mafia moll in Married to the Mob (1988) and received an Oscar as best supporting actress for her role in…

prostate cancer

(Encyclopedia) prostate cancer, cancer originating in the prostate gland. Prostate cancer is one of the most common malignancies in men in the United States, second only to skin cancer, and as a…

DK Science: Glossary

Adaptationthe response of a living organism to changes in its environment.Agea unit of geological time, which is characterized by some feature (like an Ice Age).Ambera yellowish, fossilized tree…

John Corbett Biography

actorBorn: May 9, 1961Birthplace: Wheeling, West VirginiaBest Known as: Aidan, Carries’ former finance on the television series Sex and the City While he may have…

Lucy

Hominid fossilBorn: c. 3.2 million years ago The fossil known as Lucy is one of the oldest and best-preserved skeletons of a hominid (two-footed, humanlike primate). Lucy was of the species…

Feline facts?

The Question: Why do cats always land on their feet? The Answer: Most cats can get their feet underneath them during a fall because of their unique skeleton…