Vultures
Vultures are large birds of prey that are often perceived as ugly, dirty symbols of death and destruction. But a vulture in flight is graceful and beautiful, often confused with the noble hawk. Vultures are largely misunderstood birds that play a vital role in keeping the environment clean.
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Despite the age-old rule of never revealing the secret of a magic trick, many kits, videos and books are devoted to the performance of magic. Some areas even have magic clubs where tricks and skills can be honed and exchanged. Magic tricks are fun fo
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In the Middle Ages, the making of plate armor developed into a sophisticated art form and fashion statement. Today, armor in the form of bulletproof vests and helmets is worn by soldiers and law enforcers. It is also used to protect a variety of mili
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Human teeth
Every human gets two sets of teeth.We start with primary teeth which fall out around age 7 and are replaced by permanent teeth.
Between 6 and 10 months of age, most infants begin to get their baby teeth. Baby teeth
The July skies
Editor’s note: This monthly guide to the stars is from the Marshall Martz Memorial Astronomical Association, the Southern Tier Astronomy Recreation Society, and The Post-Journal and OBSERVER. For further information, contact the M.M.M.A.A. at http:/
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What are marsupials?
Marsupials are an ancient, unique group of animals often called pouched mammals. Like all mammals, marsupials are warm-blooded, have hair, and mothers nurse their young. They differ from placental mammals in that they