Mary Leakey 1913-96
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Mary Leakey was an archeologist who combined a flair for fieldwork with a legendary capacity for hard work and a formidable talent for analysis. Her career in prehistory began in the 1930s. Her practical skills and excavation techniques were honed during her excavations with her husband, Louis Leakey. Her discoveries included a trail of hominid footprints at Laetoli, Tanzania and the recordings of East African cave paintings. Her team also discovered remains of Australopithecus afarensis. Her research at Olduvai Gorge stands out in terms of the results and archeological methods pioneered there.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 1997
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L.L. Cool J
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Rap artist L.L. Cool J is a recipient of five platinum albums and has appeared in several movies, such as 'The Hard Way' and 'Toys'. L.L. Cool J also received an honorary chiefdom title from the African nation of Ivory Coast.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 1997
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Mildred's socially responsible granola
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The history behind the legendary Hatch's Granola which came from a natural foods store in St. Johnsbury, VT, is discussed. The original recipe for the cereal was traced and is presented.
Publication Name: Yankee
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0044-0191
Year: 2001
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