The Encyclopedia Americana, Volume 8Grolier, 1988 - Encyclopedias and dictionaries |
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... World . Among the four species of true crocodiles ( members of the genus Crocodylus ) found in the New World , the Ameri- can crocodile ( C. acutus ) has the widest range . It is the only crocodile found in the United States , where it ...
... World . Among the four species of true crocodiles ( members of the genus Crocodylus ) found in the New World , the Ameri- can crocodile ( C. acutus ) has the widest range . It is the only crocodile found in the United States , where it ...
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WIDE WORLD TOUR DE FRANCE CYCLISTS , competing for twenty- five days in the world's most grueling bicycle race , pedal their way up a narrow , winding mountain road . CYCLING , si'kling , is both the competitive sport of racing on ...
WIDE WORLD TOUR DE FRANCE CYCLISTS , competing for twenty- five days in the world's most grueling bicycle race , pedal their way up a narrow , winding mountain road . CYCLING , si'kling , is both the competitive sport of racing on ...
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... world's only decoration admittedly awarded for intelligence work . It is for persons of any nationality . The Medal for Merit ( 1942 ) was established for civilians of the United States and other friendly nations who performed ...
... world's only decoration admittedly awarded for intelligence work . It is for persons of any nationality . The Medal for Merit ( 1942 ) was established for civilians of the United States and other friendly nations who performed ...
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