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stem cells

(Encyclopedia) stem cells, unspecialized human or animal cells that can produce mature specialized body cells and at the same time replicate themselves. Embryonic stem cells are derived from a…

jerboa

(Encyclopedia) jerboajerboajərbōˈə [key], name for the small, jumping rodents of the family Dipodidae, found in arid parts of Asia, N Africa, and SE Europe. Jerboas have extremely long hind feet and…

phalanger

(Encyclopedia) phalangerphalangerfəlănˈjər [key], any of the numerous and varied marsupials, or pouched mammals, of the family Phalangeridae, found in Australia, New Guinea, and adjacent islands.…

30 Best Disney Movie Quotes

Top of Page Since its inception with the creation of Mickey Mouse by Walt Disney in 1927, Disney has produced many films. The company has made so many movies, cartoons, and illustrations that It is…

tree shrew

(Encyclopedia) tree shrew, small, arboreal mammal of the family Tupaiidae, found in S Asia. The 17 known species of tree shrews are classified as the order Tupaioidea or Scandentia. Tree shrews…

Lifetime World Series Records

(through 2007) Most hits—71, Yogi Berra, New York A.L., 1947, 1949–53, 1955–58, 1960–63. Most runs—42, Mickey Mantle, New York A.L., 1951–53,…

1946 Academy Awards

The 1946 Academy Awards were presented March 13, 1947 at the Shrine Civic Auditorium, Los Angeles.Best Motion PictureThe Best Years of Our Lives (Goldwyn; RKO Radio)Henry V (J. Arthur Rank-…