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(Encyclopedia) crevassecrevassekrəvăsˈ [key], large crack in the upper surface of a glacier, formed by tension acting upon the brittle ice. Transverse crevasses occur where the grade of the glacier…drumlin
(Encyclopedia) drumlindrumlindrŭmˈlĭn [key], smooth oval hill of glacial drift, elongated in the direction of the movement of the ice that deposited it. Drumlins, which may be more than 150 ft (45 m…frostweed
(Encyclopedia) frostweed or frostwort, North American woodland flowers (Helianthemum canadense and sometimes other related species) of the family Cistaceae (rockrose family). In cold weather,…Fury and Hecla Strait
(Encyclopedia) Fury and Hecla StraitFury and Hecla Straithĕkˈlə [key], narrow channel, c.100 mi (160 km) long and from 10 to 15 mi (16–24 km) wide, N Canada, between Baffin Island and Melville…Bulfinch, Thomas
(Encyclopedia) Bulfinch, Thomas, 1796–1867, American author, b. Newton, Mass., grad. Harvard, 1814. He wrote a series of works popularizing fable and legend, including The Age of Fables (1855), The…US Gold Medal Hockey Teams: 1998
Forwards: Laurie Baker, Alana Blahoski, Lisa Brown-Miller, Karen Bye, Tricia Dunn, Cammi Granato, Katie King, Shelley Looney, A.J. Mleczko, Jenny Schmidgall, Gretchen Ulion, Sandra Whyte.…U.S. Gold Medal Hockey Teams
US Gold Medal Hockey Teams: 1960US Gold Medal Hockey Teams: 1980US Gold Medal Hockey Teams: 1998US Gold Medal Hockey Teams: 1980
Forwards: Neal Broten, Steve Christoff, Mike Eruzione (captain), John Harrington, Mark Johnson, Rob McClanahan, Mark Pavelich, Buzz Schneider, Dave Silk, Eric Strobel, Phil Verchota and Mark…US Gold Medal Hockey Teams: 1960
Forwards: Billy Christian, Roger Christian, Billy Cleary, Gene Grazia, Paul Johnson, Bob McVey, Dick Meredith, Weldy Olson, Dick Rodenheiser and Tom Williams. Defensemen: Bob Cleary, Jack…sprain
(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…Trending
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