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king snake

(Encyclopedia) king snake, name for a number of species of the genus Lampropeltis, nonvenomous, egg-laying, constricting snakes of North America which show much variation in color and markings. The…

marten

(Encyclopedia) marten, name for carnivorous, largely arboreal mammals (genus Martes) of the weasel family, widely distributed in North America, Europe, and central Asia. Martens are larger, heavier-…

takin

(Encyclopedia) takintakintəkēnˈ [key], hoofed mammal, Budorcas toxicolor, found in Asia, most closely related to the musk ox. The takin is oxlike in build and may reach a shoulder height of 31&…

Painted Desert

(Encyclopedia) Painted Desert, badlands on the northeastern bank of the Little Colorado River, NE Ariz., stretching c.200 mi (320 km) SE from the Grand Canyon; includes Petrified Forest National Park…

jasper, type of quartz

(Encyclopedia) jasper, opaque, impure cryptocrystalline quartz, usually red, but also yellow, green, and grayish blue. It is used as a gem. Ribbon jasper has the colors in stripes.

Facelift for the $50

In April 2004, the U.S. Treasury unveiled its latest redesigned bill: the $50. The new bill features splashes of red and blue, in addition to the black and green ink found on other bills. The…

REHBERG, Dennis, Congress, MT (1955)

REHBERG, Dennis, a Representative from Montana; born in Billings, Yellow Stone County, Mont., October 5, 1955; graduated from West High School, Billings, Mont.; B.A., Washington State University…

Sweet potatoes vs. yams

The Question: What is the difference between sweet potatoes and yams? The Answer: Depending on what you have in mind, either a sweet potato and a yam…

Huanghai

(Encyclopedia) Huanghai: see Yellow Sea, China.