by Catherine McNiff adaptation (n.) Modification of an organism or its parts that makes it more fit for existence under the conditions of its environment: The wombat's long claws are an…
(Encyclopedia) Marion, FrancisMarion, Francismârˈēən [key], c.1732–1795, American Revolutionary soldier, known as the Swamp Fox, b. near Georgetown, S.C. He was a planter and Indian fighter before…
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TrichinosisFood-Borne DiseasesIntroductionE. coli 0157:H7CamphylobacterSalmonellaShigellaListeriaTrichinosis Eating raw or undercooked meats, especially pork, but also bear, fox, dog, wolf, horse,…
Mayor: Alvin Brown (to June 2015)2010 census population (rank): 821,784 (11); Male: 398,294 (48.5%); Female: 423,490 (51.5%); White: 488,473 (59.4%); Black: 252,421 (30.7%); American Indian and…
(Encyclopedia) Hergé, pseud. of Georges Remi, 1907–83, Belgian cartoonist, creator of the cartoon character Tintin. The boy reporter and his faithful fox terrier Milou (Snowy in English translations…
(Encyclopedia) clan, social group based on actual or alleged unilineal descent from a common ancestor. Such groups have been known in all parts of the world and include some that claim the parentage…
