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Are all fossil animals dinosaurs?

No. Dinosaurs are a group of ancient reptiles that had a set of particular skeletal features. The hips, hind legs, and ankles were specialized and allowed the legs to move directly under the body…

Gregg HARPER, Congress, MS (1956)

HARPER, Gregg, a Representative from Mississippi; born in Jackson, Hinds County, Miss., June 1, 1956; graduated from Pearl High School, Pearl, Miss., 1974; B.S., Mississippi College, Clinton, Miss…

Cowles MEAD, Congress, GA (1776-1844)

MEAD, Cowles, a Representative from Georgia; born in Virginia October 18, 1776; received an English education; lawyer, private practice; presented credentials as a Member-elect to the Ninth…

James Coffield MITCHELL, Congress, TN (1786-1843)

MITCHELL, James Coffield, a Representative from Tennessee; born in Staunton, Augusta County, Va., in March 1786; attended the common schools; studied law; was admitted to the bar and practiced…

Charles Hudson GRIFFIN, Congress, MS (1926-1989)

GRIFFIN, Charles Hudson, (great-great-grandson of Isaac Griffin), a Representative from Mississippi; born on a farm near Utica, Miss., May 9, 1926; educated at Utica High School, Hinds Junior…

Ethelbert BARKSDALE, Congress, MS (1824-1893)

BARKSDALE, Ethelbert, (brother of William Barksdale), a Representative from Mississippi; born in Smyrna, Rutherford County, Tenn., January 4, 1824; moved to Jackson, Hinds County, Miss.;…

James Thomas ELLIOTT, Congress, AR (1823-1875)

ELLIOTT, James Thomas, a Representative from Arkansas; born in Columbus, Monroe County, Ga., April 22, 1823; attended the common schools; studied law; was admitted to the bar in 1854 and…

DK Science: Reconstructing The Past

Assembling the skeletonJoining the neckWelding the frameworkCompleted displayReconstructing a dinosaur skeleton is a complex job as usually only a fraction of the skeleton is recovered.…

DK Science: Winning A Mate

Head bangersFive-horned face with frillsRutting stagsHead crest for courtingAll animals must reproduce themselves if their species is to survive. Today’s animals have developed their own special…