Redcoat the Tanager Aided by Farmer Brown's Boy
A wounded Redcoat the Tanager receives kind help from Farmer Brown's Boy after a twig wounds his wing. The bird is treated gently, freed from the twig, and begins to heal, with Peter Rabbit and Mrs Tanager watching over him in the Green Forest. The tale ends with Redcoat able to fly again and reuniting with his mate.
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Redcoat
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Lemons Dominate Mixed Drinks In Early Recipes
The article recalls lemon as the king of fruit in early drinks, noting its use hot for medicine and cold for refreshing beverages. It describes a lemon syrup: one half to one and a half cups lemon juice with three cups sugar, boiled ten minutes, bottled, cooled, and served with water and ice.
Boners Epicurean Quip Sparks Lively Debate
A compact quip defines an epicure as a man who claims to hold a cure for all mankind, provoking light laughter and spirited discussion among readers. The remark underscores a satirical take on universal remedies and bold self-claims.
Witty Kitty by Nina Wilcox Putnam
A humorous note on February fashion with straw hats and practical advice for keeping feet warm. The piece blends light social commentary with a wink at seasonal attire.
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Nina Wilcox Putnam
Chum
WNU
Bundle of Joy by Anne Campbell Aareeens
The verse describes a newborn's beauty and innocence, praising a baby boy or girl as a priceless tapestry of joy. It evokes imagery of blue eyes and pure, coy glances that bring the speaker to paradise.
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Aareeen
WNU
Humming Birds and Their Brilliant Feathers Across Regions
National Geographic summary explains hummingbirds total over 600 species across the New World from Magellan to Canada, with Ecuador and Colombia hosting many forms. It covers their habitats from forests to open valleys, variations in bill and tail shapes, iridescent plumage, nesting, diet including insects and nectar, and a note on Wetmore’s field specimen.
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National Geographic Society
Washington, D. C
WNU Service
New World
Strait of Magellan
Canada
Alaska
South America
Republic of Ecuador
Colombia
North America
Mexico
California
United States
Southwest
Mississippi River
Haiti
Dominican Republic
Argentina
Helena
Cuba
Andean
National Museum
Alexander Wetmore
Smithsonian Institution
Vieques
Puerto Rico
West Indies
Atmospheric Balance and the Gases of Life
Carbon Dioxide and oxygen are essential for life as they form the breathable atmosphere. Nitrogen dilutes oxygen, preventing flameless combustion, while hydrogen remains scarce. A precise chemical mix and physical state sustain trees, plants, and higher animals.
Boners and playful defines in old exam notes
A collection of offbeat, humorous student definitions from exam papers and essays. The piece cites lighthearted misreadings: fish as noneconomic goods if unused, executives as those who execute people, and playful distortions of ordinary terms.
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