Oken


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Noun 1. Oken - German naturalist whose speculations that plants and animals are made up of tiny living `infusoria' led to the cell theory (1779-1851)
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All the value which attaches to Pythagoras, Paracelsus, Cornelius Agrippa, Cardan, Kepler, Swedenborg, Schelling, Oken, or any other who introduces questionable facts into his cosmogony, as angels, devils, magic, astrology, palmistry, mesmerism, and so on, is the certificate we have of departure from routine, and that here is a new witness.
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Dear Editor, -We were very sorry to hear that the council will not be renewing its lease on Oken's House (right) and that the famous doll exhibition will have to relocate (Museum closure due to new disability act, Post, May 21).
Letter: Helping disabled get access
AP recently reported that Maryland's highest court stayed the execution of Steven Oken, delaying his death until at least May, when it hears the case.
Maryland high court halts execution. (State to State)

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