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American Geographical Society

(Encyclopedia) American Geographical Society (AGS), oldest geographical society in the United States, founded 1852 in New York City. Its purpose is to advance the science of geography through…

Fond du Lac

(Encyclopedia) Fond du Lac Fond du Lac fŏnˈ də lăkˌ, –jə– [key], city (2021 pop. 104,…

The 50 State Quarters Program Act

The 50 State Quarters Program Act began in 1999 and ran through 2008, with five new quarters released every year. The quarters were released in the order…

Cyrene

(Encyclopedia) CyreneCyrenesīrēˈnē [key], ancient city near the northern coast of Africa, in Cyrenaica (now E Libya). It was a Greek colony founded (c.630 b.c.) by Aristoteles of Thera, who became…

Most Popular Baby Names by State, 2005

StateGirl's NameBoy's NameAlaskaEmmaJamesAlabamaMadisonWilliamArkansasMadisonWilliamArizonaMiaAngelCaliforniaEmilyDanielColoradoIsabellaJacobConnecticutIsabellaMichaelDist. of…