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kite a member of the family Accipitridae, subfamily Aegypiinae (Old World vultures), which steal prey from other raptors. They are slim, with long narrow wings and an elongated tail. There are a number of genera, e.g. Milvus and Haliastur spp. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Also, his scientific achievements went far beyond kite flying and even the understanding of electricity. The crowds were protesting a ban on kite flying, which the court had earlier upheld. In fact, I have found kite flying parallels Good Friday's anticipation of Jesus' victory over death. |
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