Who's John Doe?
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An attempt to find the roots for the 'everyman' names John and Jane Doe, and Richard Roe fails and the mystery of why these names are used continues. The term 'heartland' meaning a centrally located place, also means the Mid-West in the US. The root of the term 'militia' is also revealed.
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
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ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 1995
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Oh baby!
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Ways of taking photographs of babies are discussed, with focus on techniques and technology needed to obtain good quality pictures. Photographing methods are presented, including distance from the subject, lighting, visual arrangements and managing babies' moods.
Publication Name: AARP: The Magazine
Subject: Personal finance
ISSN: 1541-9894
Year: 2001
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The tears of time
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Three poems explore various aspects of Precolumbian Maya life as expressed in artistic creations and artifacts. These poems express the tendency of archaeological research to inspire wonder about the mindset of ancient peoples.
Publication Name: Archaeology
Subject: Anthropology/archeology/folklore
ISSN: 0003-8113
Year: 1998
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