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Malik, Adam

(Encyclopedia) Malik, AdamMalik, Adammälˈēk [key], 1917–84, Indonesian government official. A militant nationalist as a youth, he helped to found a news bureau that eventually became the official…

Hepplewhite, George

(Encyclopedia) Hepplewhite, GeorgeHepplewhite, Georgehĕpˈəlhwīt [key], d. 1786, English cabinetmaker and furniture designer. His style is characterized by light, curvilinear forms, painted or inlaid…

Y Chromosome Adam

(Encyclopedia) Y Chromosome Adam, in genetics, a theoretical male ancestor of all living people; see Eve, in genetics.

Adam, in genetics

(Encyclopedia) Adam, in genetics, popular term for a theoretical male ancestor of all living people; see Eve, in genetics.

2000 Season Review

A Year to Marvel and Mourn The inherent danger of the sport was very apparent in 2000 and overshadowed some impressive racing. The Winston Cup circuit, NHRA, and Craftsman Truck Series were…

Lockheed, Allan Haines

(Encyclopedia) Lockheed, Allan Haines, 1889–1969, American aviation pioneer, b. Niles, Calif., as Allan Loughead. He worked as a mechanic and a race car driver, then, following his first flight (1910…

Brewer's: Adam

The Talmudists say that Adam lived in Paradise only twelve hours, and account for the time thus:— The first hour, God collected the dust and animated it. The second hour, Adam stood on…

Brewer's: Adamant

is really the mineral corundum; but the word is indifferently used for rock crystal, diamond, or any hard substance, and also for the magnet or loadstone. It is often used by poet for no…

Adams, Don

actorBirthplace: New York CityBorn: 1926Died: 2005

Adams, Edie

(Edie Enke)actressBirthplace: Kingston, Pa.Born: 4/16/29