That's one big girl! A baby born Friday in Germany is the country's largest-ever, at 13.47 pounds and 22.6 inches long. Baby girl Jasleen arrived July 26 at University Hospital in Leipzig. Though babies of her size are often delivered via caesarean section, Jasleen's mother gave birth vaginally.
Sardius (or Sard). A precious stone that is a variety of cornelian, varying in color from pale yellow to reddish orange. According to ancient tradition, it is an antidote to the onyx.
Also known as black-eyed Susan or orange coneflower, Rudbeckia (Rudbeckia fulgida) is an old-fashioned late summer bloomer with bright yellow-orange, daisy-like petals with contrasting black, cone-shaped centers, and dark green foliage. Rudbeckia grows to a height of 18 to 30 inches at maturity, depending on the variety.