The Violet-backed Starling (Cinnyricinclus leucogaster), also known as the Plum-colored Starling or Amethyst Starling from sub-Saharan Africa.
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Soaring Bald Eagle
The bald eagle, with its snowy-feathered (not bald) head and white tail, is the proud national bird symbol of the United States—yet the bird was nearly wiped out there. For many decades, bald eagles were hunted for sport and for the “protection” of fishing grounds. Pesticides like DDT also wreaked havoc on eagles and other […]
2019 – Present 1oz Silver Bar Australia Perth Mint Dragon Series Coin $1 Brilliant Uncirculated *Sold on eBay and other affiliates is What the star*/Sold on eBay implies: Links marked with a */Sold on eBay mean that we will receive a commission if a booking or a specific action is made via the linked eBay […]
A base Corvette coupe in 1963 was $4,257. If a buyer ordered all possible options on a coupe, the sticker price jumped to more than $6,200. A convertible’s base price was $4,037. Ironically, with the beautiful new coupe design, nearly as many convertibles were sold that year. The engines that were offered for the 1963 Corvette included three carbureted versions; a 250-, 300-, and 340-horsepower variants, as well as a […]
“Lighting The Way,” Punta Nariga, Spain I’ll not always be here on guard. The stars twinkle in the Milky Way and the wind sighs for songs across the empty fields of a planet a Galaxy away. You won’t always be here. But before you go, whisper this to your sons and their sons – “The […]
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Jayne Mansfield and Ferrari
Jayne Mansfield @ Sebring – 1960. #11 Ferrari finished 7th. I will never be satisfied. Life is one constant search for the betterment for me. Jayne Mansfield *Sold on eBay and other affiliates is What the star*/Sold on eBay implies: Links marked with a */Sold on eBay mean that we will receive a commission if […]
1964 Chevrolet Corvette RoadsterL-84 327 c.i. 375 h.p. fuel injectionCorrect numbers matching, K66 transistor ignition system1 of 552 (4-speed M20), G-81 positraction rear axelAll above done certified G.M. fuelieIn 40 plus years runs better than new, beautiful Riverside red #923All interior restored black #898, seat covers with new foamDoor panels, carpets, professionally restored gauge clusterUpgraded […]
The megalodon, which went extinct millions of years ago, was the largest shark ever documented and one of the largest fish on record. The scientific name, Carcharocles megalodon, means “giant tooth.” And for good reason: Its massive teeth give scientists major clues about what the creature was like and when it died off. *Sold on eBay […]
This Art Deco style ring designed by Oscar Heyman features three baguette-cut emeralds accented with six baguette-cut diamonds, set in platinum and 18-karat yellow gold. Baguette-cut emeralds total 3.53 carats. Baguette-cut diamonds total 0.97 carats. *Sold on eBay and other affiliates is What the star*/Sold on eBay implies: Links marked with a */Sold on eBay […]
When we were kids, we couldn’t wait for summer break. Longer than Christmas break, it was the time of the year when you would spend your days outdoors, sleeping in late, and staying up even later. The only problems we ever encountered were when boredom struck. 12-year-old Iowan, Luke Thill, found himself in this exact […]