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Ferguson, James Edward
(Encyclopedia) Ferguson, James Edward, 1871–1944, governor of Texas (1915–17), b. Bell co., Tex. After an adventurous youth he rose from poverty to become a lawyer, large landowner, and banker.…Crémazie, Octave
(Encyclopedia) Crémazie, Octave (Joseph Octave Crémazie)Crémazie, Octavezhôzĕfˈ ôktävˈ krāmäzēˈ [key], 1822–79, French Canadian poet, b. Quebec, considered the father of French Canadian poetry. With…Great Society
(Encyclopedia) Great Society, in U.S. history, term for the domestic policies of President Lyndon Johnson. In his first State of the Union message, he called for a war on poverty and the creation of…Gokhale, Gopal Krishna
(Encyclopedia) Gokhale, Gopal KrishnaGokhale, Gopal Krishnagōpäl krĭshˈnə gōkäˈlā [key], 1866–1915, Indian nationalist leader. A Brahman from Maharashtra, he was educated in India and became involved…Greuze, Jean-Baptiste
(Encyclopedia) Greuze, Jean-BaptisteGreuze, Jean-BaptistezhäN bätēstˈ gröz [key], 1725–1805, French genre and portrait painter. He studied at the Académie Royale and won recognition in 1755 with his…Brace, Charles Loring
(Encyclopedia) Brace, Charles Loring, 1826–90, American clergyman and social reformer, b. Litchfield, Conn. America's pioneer children's advocate, he founded (1853) the Children's Aid Society of New…Intermediate-Level Science Projects: Does Caffeine Increase Heart Rate?
Does Caffeine Increase Heart Rate?Intermediate-Level Science ProjectsHow Fast Are You? Testing and Measuring ReflexesDetermining Your Speediest ShoesDoes Caffeine Increase Heart Rate? Does your mom…Science Projects for Beginners: Do Loud Noises Affect Heart Rate?
Do Loud Noises Affect Heart Rate?Science Projects for BeginnersBiology ProjectsWhat Foods Attract Ants?Do Loud Noises Affect Heart Rate? The human body is a marvelous creation. One of its really…Montana, Joe
(Encyclopedia) Montana, Joe (Joseph Clifford Montana)Montana, Joemŏntănˈə [key], 1956–, American football player, b. New Eagle, Pa. After playing at Notre Dame Univ., he starred (1979–93) for the San…Baganda
(Encyclopedia) BagandaBagandabägänˈdə [key], also called Ganda, the largest ethnic group in Uganda. Bagandas comprise about 17% of the population and have the country's highest standard of living and…Trending
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