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(Encyclopedia) sprain, stretching or wrenching of the ligaments and tendons of a joint, often with rupture of the tissues but without dislocation. Sprains occur most commonly at the ankle, knee, or…iron
(Encyclopedia) iron, metallic chemical element; symbol Fe [Lat. ferrum]; at. no. 26; at. wt. 55.845; m.p. about 1,535℃; b.p. about 2,750℃; sp. gr. 7.87 at 20℃; valence +2, +3, +4, or +6. Iron is…Holiday Movie Preview, 2000 - Part 2
How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Bounce, and Quills by Beth Rowen Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Opens December 8 Ang Lee's latest film landed awards and raves at the Telluride and…medal
(Encyclopedia) medal, a piece of metal, cast or struck, often coin-shaped. The obverse and reverse bear bas-relief and inscription. Commemorative medals are issued in memory of a notable person or…atrophy
(Encyclopedia) atrophyatrophyătˈrəfē [key], diminution in the size of a cell, tissue, or organ from its fully developed normal size. Temporary atrophy may occur in muscles that are not used, as when…Beyoncé
(Encyclopedia) Beyoncé, 1981- , American popular singer, songwriter, and actress, b. Beyoncé Giselle Knowles, Houston, Tx. Beyoncé first gained fame…Styron, William
(Encyclopedia) Styron, William, 1925–2006, American novelist, b. Newport News, Va., grad. Duke, 1947. His fiction is often powerful, deeply felt, poetic, and elegiac. He became well known for his…Celan, Paul
(Encyclopedia) Celan, PaulCelan, Paulpôl sālŏn [key], pseud. of Paul AntschelCelan, Pauläntˈshschwa;l [key], 1920–70, Romanian-French poet. Although he spent his early years in Romania and his later…Year in Review, 2000: Pop Culture Trends
2000 was the year of reality TV, digital music, scooters, and more Pottermania by John Gettings Related Links 2000 Year in Review 2000 Year in Music Harry Potter…<i>Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone</i> Movie Cast
In order of appearance * Visit our Harry Potter Page for more news! * Albus Dumbledore . . . . . . Richard Harris Professor McGonagall . . . . . . Maggie Smith Hagrid…Trending
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