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Norse Mythology
This glossary of Norse Mythology gives brief descriptions of the many characters involved in the stories and legends of Norse mythology. Aesir: Chief gods of Asgard.Andvari: Dwarf; robbed…Struck by Lightning
Zeus, park rangers, and the probability of being struck by lightning by Borgna Brunner Lightning Links Lightning Dangers & Fatality StatisticsEncyclopedia: LightningWeather &…The Year in Television
2000 was a year of big name stars, but no must-see hits by Beth Rowen 2000: The Year in Review The Year in Music Almanac: Broadcasting Broadcasting Awards The Emmys…mask
(Encyclopedia) mask, cover or partial cover for the face or head used as a disguise or protection. Masks have been worn from time immemorial throughout the world. They are used by primitive peoples…ordeal
(Encyclopedia) ordeal, ancient legal custom whereby an accused person was required to perform a test, the outcome of which decided the person's guilt or innocence. By an ordeal, appeal was made to…bearing
(Encyclopedia) bearing, machine part designed to reduce friction between moving parts or to support moving loads. There are two main kinds of bearings: the antifriction type, such as the roller…blast furnace
(Encyclopedia) CE5 Blast furnace for production of iron blast furnace, structure used chiefly in smelting. The principle involved in this means of extracting metals is that of the reduction of…coal mining
(Encyclopedia) coal mining, physical extraction of coal resources to yield coal; also, the business of exploring for, developing, mining, and transporting coal in any form. Coal has been historically…flycatcher
(Encyclopedia) flycatcher, common name for various members of the Old World family Muscicapidae, insectivorous songbirds including the kingbirds, phoebes, and pewees. Flycatchers vary in color from…Michelle Bachelet, 2006 News
Chilean doctor and public official, was elected president in January, becoming Chile's first woman leader. She is a survivor of the Pinochet dictatorship, which was responsible for her…Trending
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