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To begin with, the Chinese calendar does not traditionally number years continuously, but instead employs the cycle of 12 animals, (Year of the Rat, Year of the Ox, and so on).
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Among the important interventions offered in this section was a contribution by Edward Timberlake , co-author with William Triplett of the best-selling books Year of the Rat and the newly released Red Dragon Rising.
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This year marks the return of the rat, normally an unpopular sign as well.
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During the filming of "Brother Rat" (1938), the 27-year-old Reagan was introduced to the actress Jane Wyman, who would become his first wife.
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Other strains of rat, which can invade villages, have a more uniform breeding pattern throughout the year.
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