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(Encyclopedia) verdigrisverdigrisvûrˈdəgrēsˌ [key], one of three copper acetates: blue verdigris, Cu(CH3COO)2·CuO·6H2O; green verdigris, 2Cu(CH3COO)2·CuO·6H2O; or neutral verdigris, Cu(CH3COO)2·H2O;…tallit
(Encyclopedia) tallittallittälētˈ [key], in Judaism, four-cornered, fringed shawl worn by males during the morning prayers. It is donned before putting on the phylacteries, except on Yom Kippur when…old English sheepdog
(Encyclopedia) old English sheepdog, breed of large, wiry working dog developed in England in the early 19th cent. It stands from 21 to 25 in. (53.3–63.5 cm) high at the shoulder and weighs from 55…Macquarie
(Encyclopedia) Macquarie, river, 590 mi (950 km) long, rising in the Blue Mts., E New South Wales, Australia, and flowing NW to the Darling River. It flows through an important sheep- and wheat-…Vacation Stories from our Readers
Unusual Vacation Stories Memorable vacation experiences submitted by our readers Well It Went To A Good Home We left Wyoming where we had bought a piece of blue leather that I was going to…The Journals of Lewis & Clark: June 16, 1806
by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark June 15, 1806June 17, 1806June 16, 1806 Monday June 16th 1806. We collected our horses very readily this morning, took breakfast and set out at 6…What Your Car Color Says About You
Based on the DuPont Automotive rankings of most popular automotive colors in North America, here’s what Color Answer Book author Leatrice Eiseman says vehicles are revealing about their…Amy Lowell: Song
SongOh! To be a flower Nodding in the sun, Bending, then upspringing As the breezes run; Holding up A scent-brimmed cup, Full of summer's fragrance to the summer sun.Oh! To be a…The Journals of Lewis & Clark: February 7, 1806
by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark February 6, 1806February 8, 1806February 7, 1806 Friday February 7th 1806. This evening Sergt. Ordway and Wiser returned with a part of the meat…Blues Foundation Hall of Fame Honor Roll
Bill “Hoss“ Allen Chuck Berry Chuck Berry Archive Photos Blind Blake Bobby “Blue“ Bland…