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July 2000

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Eugene Gilbert in Bleriot XI attacked by eagle over Pyrenees in 1911 depicted in this painting

No Return Address

To the "detectives" who solve the mysteries of errant mail, every letter is a human tale

Our Flag Was Still There

It's the star-spangled banner; the anthem it inspired plays on as a musical salute to the stars and stripes

Basset Hound puppy

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