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(Encyclopedia) gazetteergazetteergăzˌĭtērˈ [key], dictionary or encyclopedia listing alphabetically the names of places, political divisions, and physical features of the earth and giving some…Fossett, Steve
(Encyclopedia) Fossett, Steve (James Stephen Fossett), 1944–2007, American investment banker and adventurer, b. California. After becoming a multimillionaire as a stockbroker and investment…Burnett, Carol
(Encyclopedia) Burnett, CarolBurnett, Carolbərnĕtˈ [key], 1936–, American television performer, b. San Antonio, Tex. Beginning her show-business life as a singer, she soon turned to comedy. After…Bela IV
(Encyclopedia) Bela IVBela IVbāˈlə, bēˈlə [key], 1206–70, king of Hungary (1235–70), son and successor of Andrew II. He tried to curtail the power of the magnates and set out to recover the…The Wright Brothers Centennial
A Century of Flight The Wright Brothers first flight at Kitty Hawk Wilbur and Orville Wright with their second powered machine; Huffman Prairie, Dayton, Ohio Orville Wright, Major John F.…Notable Staffed Space Flights
Here is a table of staffed space flights including the names of astronauts, duration of the flights, and launch dates. Designation and country Date Astronauts Flight time Remarks…2005 Academy Awards
The 2005 Academy Awards were presented March 5, 2006, at the Kodak Theatre.Best PictureBrokeback Mountain CapoteCrash Good Night, and Good Luck MunichBest Animated PictureHowl's Moving…The True George Washington: Enemies: Gates
GatesTurning from these public rather than personal foes, a very different type of enemies is encountered in those inimical to Washington in his own army. Chief of these was Horatio Gates,…Brewer's: Curse
or Cuss. Not worth a curse. I don't care a curse (or cuss). Here “curse” is a corruption of cerse or kerse. Similarly, the Latin nihil [nihilum ] is ne hilum, not [worth] the black eye of…Asian Food Primer: Nepali Food
by David Johnson Asian Foods Guide Common ingredients and popular dishes of various cultures. IntroductionEast Asia ChinaJapanKoreaMongoliaTibetPacific Region FijiHawaiiPapua New…Trending
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