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Paleontologists' study of the physiognomy of the saber-toothed cat
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Only in a social milieu in which many parties are scheduled
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Online retail sales have been increasing annually for a number of year
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One retirement account option allows a worker to save money
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One of the most noxious wind-borne allergens is ragweed (Ambrosia)
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Once American men returned from the World War II battlefield
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On Pacific islands, a newly arrived gecko species, the house gecko, is
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On Monday, Daisy’s Lemonade Stand sold lemonade at 20 cents per cup.
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