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Role model

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Shark hunter Frank Mundus achieved a reputation as an excellent shark fisherman but one who does not respect his customers or quarry. He built a shark fishing industry in the 1950s off the shore of Long Island, NY. He was the role model for the character of Quint in Peter Benchley's book 'Jaws.'

Author: Drury, Bob
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Outdoor Life
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0030-7076
Year: 1996
Behavior, Personalities, Shark fishing, Mundus, Frank

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Danish deals

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Denmark offers tourists city-related activities in the capital Copenhagen, and quiet country scenery on the island of AEro. There are many bed and breakfasts to stay at while visiting Copenhagen. Many of them are in Christianshavn, a neighborhood in the south part of the city.

Author: Steves, Rick
Publisher: National Geographic Society
Publication Name: National Geographic Traveler
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0747-0932
Year: 1996
Denmark, Description and travel

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Broaching the telltale brooch: pinning down the pronunciation leads to a split decision

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Reports that Pres Clinton gave Monica Lewinsky a brooch have caused reporters to wonder exactly how the word is pronounced. A history of the origin of the word, beginning with the Middle English period, is provided. Also included are anecdotes on other words and phrases.

Author: Safire, William
Publisher: The New York Times Company
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
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ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 1998
Column, English language, Etymology

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