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Urban Legends Reference Pages: Old Wives' Tales
Find a brief list of old wives' tales related to luck, good health, hair growth, and other topics. Each includes a link to a detailed explanation of the "myth" and its origins.
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Texas State Symbols
Here is a complete list of the Texas state symbols, including their year of adoption. Click on one to be taken to a page with more information and a picture.
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Annenberg Learner: Journey North: Frequently Asked Questions About Bald Eagles
Questions and answers that touch on all the essentials about bald eagles (anatomy, reproduction and young, diet and feeding behaviors, migration and flight, habitat and range, and conservation).
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American White Pelicans in Flight
Read the fascinating tale of this once scarce bird. Find out about its appearance, habitat, nesting, and more.
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Bald Eagle, Adult in Flight
This detailed site features the following topics: cool facts, range, habitat, diet, behavior, reproduction, and conservation status. The sounds of this bird species can also be heard on this site.
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Bald Eagle, First Year in Flight
This detailed site features the following topics: cool facts, range, habitat, diet, behavior, reproduction, and conservation status. The sounds of this bird species can also be heard on this site.
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Osprey, in Flight, Carrying Fish
This detailed site features an abundance of facts, pictures, and sounds of one of the largest birds of prey in North America. A menu highlights the following topics: cool facts, description, range, habitat, food, behavior, reproduction,...
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California Condor
This detailed site contains a wealth of factual information about the largest flying bird in North America. Topics include: cool facts, description, range, habitat, food, behavior, reproduction and conservation status. In addition, the...
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Unesco: Japan: Ogasawara Islands
The property numbers more than 30 islands clustered in three groups and covers surface area of 7,939 hectares. The islands offer a variety of landscapes and are home to a wealth of fauna, including the Bonin Flying Fox, a critically...