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Body Armor

July 2, 2008

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 military vehicles.

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Teeth

June 25, 2008

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

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The July skies

June 21, 2008

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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Marsupials

June 18, 2008

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

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Roman Emperors

June 6, 2008

According to legend, Rome was founded by Romulus in 753 B.C. After killing his twin brother, Remus, Romulus became the first king of Rome. Tarquin the Proud was the seventh and last king. Tarquin was a violent and cruel tyrant, and in 509 B.C. the ci

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Migration

May 28, 2008

The word migration is usually used to describe the seasonal or periodic movement of an animal from one habitat to another and then back again. Many species of insects, birds, sea creatures, mammals and reptiles are known to be migratory. People also

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