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lungs

(Encyclopedia) lungs, elastic organs used for breathing in vertebrate animals, excluding most fish, which use gills, and a few amphibian species that respire through the skin. The word is sometimes…

Brewer's: Goody Blake

A poor old woman who was detected by Harry Gill, the farmer, picking up sticks for a wee-bit fire to warm herself by. The farmer compelled her to leave them on the field, and Goody Blake…

Abe Gibron Biography

Abe GibronAge: 72 head coach of the Chicago Bears from 1972–74 compiling an 11–30–1 record; known for his animated demeanor on the sidelines; also played in five Pro Bowls and was an all-pro…

Vertebrates

Fish breathe through gills, and live in water; most are cold-blooded and lay eggs (although sharks give birth to live young).Amphibians are cold-blooded and live both on land (breathing with…

Allen Ginsberg Biography

Allen GinsbergAge: 70poet The voice of the Beat Generation, Ginsberg was at the fore of 1960s political protest movements and the counterculture. Best said by Ginsberg's longtime friend…

The Journals of Lewis & Clark: March 13, 1806

by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark March 12, 1806March 14, 1806March 13, 1806 Thursday March 13th 1806. This morning Drewyer Jos Feilds and Frazier returned; they had killed two…

Johnny Longden

Johnny LongdenBorn: Feb. 14, 1907Jockey first to win 6,000 races; rode Count Fleet to Triple Crown in 1943.Died: Feb. 14, 2003Vince LombardiK - MJeannie Longo

Rebecca Lobo Biography

Rebecca LoboBorn: Oct. 6, 1973Basketball F women's college basketball Player of the Year in 1995; led Connecticut to undefeated season (35-0) and national title; member of 1996 U.S. Olympic…

Arthur Widmer 2006 Deaths

Arthur WidmerAge: 92 special-effects pioneer who won a lifetime achievement Oscar for his innovations, which include the blue screen process. The technology allows two different images filmed…