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For terms in boldface, see Astronomical Terms. Day Phenomenon Hour 2 FULL MOON 1000 3…Brewer's: Jewels
in heraldry. The topaz represents “or” (gold), or the planet Sol. The pearl or crystal represents “argent” (silver), or the planet Luna. The ruby represents “gules” (red), or the planet…2011 Tony (Antoinette Perry) Awards
The Tony Awards, honoring distinguished achievement in Broadway theater, were presented on June 12, 2011. Play: War Horse Musical: The Book of Mormon…Brewer's: Saint
Kings and princes so called: Edward the Martyr (961, 975-978). Edward the Confessor (1004, 1042-1066). Eric IX. of Sweden (*, 1155-1161). Etherlred I., King of Wessex (*, 866-871).…Brewer's: Philosopher
The sages of Greece used to be called sophoi (wise men), but Pythagoras thought the word too arrogant, and adopted the compound philosophoi (lover of wisdom), whence “philosopher,” one who…Brewer's: Sphinx
(The Egyptian). Half a woman and half a lion, said to symbolise the “rising of the Nile while the sun is in Leo and Virgo.” This “saying” must be taken for what it is worth. Sphinx. Lord…Brewer's: Mass
High Mass or “Grand Mass” is sung by choristers, and celebrated with the assistance of a deacon and sub-deacon. Low Mass is simply read without singing; there is one between these two…The 2005 Class of Inductees
Matthias Baldwin, 1795–1866, Steam Locomotive. Baldwin was the first American to build steam locomotives of the same quality as were made in Europe. His “Old Ironsides” was the first…Harry Potter Returns
The fifth installment—finally! by Beth Rowen and Melissa Sogard Order of the Phoenix Quizzes Level I (easy) Level II (pretty easy) Level III (getting harder) Level IV (very hard) Extra Credit…Women in Technology
Profiles of female trailblazers in technology by Jennie Wood Ada Lovelace, the First Computer Programmer Women in Technology Ada Lovelace Grace Hopper Hedy Lamarr Jean Sammet Roberta…Trending
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