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“It is easy to tell tourists from tarpon. Tarpon have a narrow, bony plate inside the mouth of their lower jaw. Tourists have both upper and lower plates.”

Quote by Ed Zern

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Ed Zern, born on December 13, 1910 and passed away in 1994, was an accomplished columnist. His works, known for their profound social insights and unique personal style, had a significant impact on American culture in the 20th century. more

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