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Pandora, in astronomy
(Encyclopedia) PandoraPandorapăndôrˈə [key], in astronomy, one of the named moons, or natural satellites, of Saturn. Also known as Saturn XVII (or S17), Pandora is an irregularly shaped (nonspherical…brownstone
(Encyclopedia) brownstone, red to brown variety of sandstone. Its unusual color is caused in some instances by the presence of red iron oxide which acts as a cement, binding the sand grains together…Japanese art
(Encyclopedia) Japanese art, works of art created in the islands that make up the nation of Japan. In the mid-19th cent. a few print designers attained distinction, but no masters appeared…Medici, Italian family
(Encyclopedia) MediciMedicimĕˈdĭchē, Ital. māˈdēchē [key], Italian family that directed the destinies of Florence from the 15th cent. until 1737. Of obscure origin, they rose to immense wealth as…Economic Outlook Through 2014
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Monthly Labor Review, Nov. 2005, www.bls.gov/opub/mlr/mlrhome.htm Every two years the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) publishes its latest projections on the…Egyptian art
(Encyclopedia) Egyptian art, works of art created in the geographic area constituting the nation of Egypt. It is one of the world's oldest arts. The art of the New Kingdom (1570–1342 b.c.) can…State of the Union Address: Rutherford B. Hayes (December 2, 1878)
Rutherford B. Hayes (December 2, 1878) Fellow-Citizens of the Senate and House of Representatives: Our heartfelt gratitude is due to the Divine Being who holds in His hands the destinies of nations…Federalist No. 50
No 49 No 51 Periodical Appeals to the People Considered From the New York Packet. Tuesday, February 5, 1788. Hamilton or Madison To the People of the State of New…State of the Union Address: Andrew Jackson (December 6, 1831)
Andrew Jackson (December 6, 1831) Fellow Citizens of the Senate and of the House of Representatives: The representation of the people has been renewed for the 22nd time since the Constitution they…Matthew of Westminster
(Encyclopedia) Matthew of Westminster, name for many years given to the supposed author of an English chronicle in Latin, the Flores historiarum. The chronicle was actually written by various monks.…Trending
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