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trogon

(Encyclopedia) trogontrogontrōˈgŏn [key], family of tropical jungle birds related to the roadrunners and including the quetzal. Trogons are sedentary arboreal birds, 10 to 14 in. (25.4–35.6 cm) long…

Punch and Judy

(Encyclopedia) Punch and Judy, famous English puppet play, very popular with children and given widely by strolling puppet players, especially during the Christmas season. It came to England in the…

Santa Claus on Film

Celluloid SantasA dip into cinematic history proves that not all Saint Nicks are created equal...by Alicia Potter The snowy beard, the button-straining belly, and the confidence to wear head-…

backswimmer

(Encyclopedia) backswimmer, common name for water bugs of the cosmopolitan family Notonectidae, so named because they swim upside down, usually near the surface of the water. They have oval bodies…

What Goes Around Comes Around

Everything old is new again. In the world of fashion, most “new” looks have been around before. Here are some examples.Unisex clothing Women and men have worn the same clothing for centuries.…

Thanksgiving Football

Turkey and Pigskin A guide to Thanksgiving football by Mike Morrison Lions opponents no longer have Barry Sanders to worry about on Thanksgiving as the future Hall of Fame running back…

Thanksgiving Football

Turkey and Pigskin A guide to Thanksgiving football by Mike Morrison Lions opponents no longer have Barry Sanders to worry about on Thanksgiving as the future Hall of Fame running back…

Thanksgiving Football

Turkey and Pigskin A guide to Thanksgiving football by Mike Morrison Lions opponents no longer have Barry Sanders to worry about on Thanksgiving as the future Hall of Fame running back…

Thanksgiving Football

Turkey and Pigskin A guide to Thanksgiving football by Mike Morrison Lions opponents no longer have Barry Sanders to worry about on Thanksgiving as the future Hall of Fame running back…

Port Pirie

(Encyclopedia) Port PiriePort Piriepĭrˈē [key], city and municipality (2016 pop. 17,364), South Australia, S Australia, on an inlet of Spencer Gulf. It is a railroad center and has uranium refineries…