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Curtis, Edward Sheriff
(Encyclopedia) Curtis, Edward Sheriff, 1868–1952, American photographer and pioneer ethnographer known for his documentation of Native Americans, b. near Whitewater, Wis. Curtis was obsessed with…heredity
(Encyclopedia) heredity, transmission from generation to generation through the process of reproduction in plants and animals of factors which cause the offspring to resemble their parents. That like…Rodin, Auguste
(Encyclopedia) Rodin, AugusteRodin, Augusteōgüstˈ rōdăNˈ [key], 1840–1917, French sculptor, b. Paris. He began his art study at 14 in the Petite École and in the school of Antoine Barye, earning his…Satan
(Encyclopedia) Satan [Heb.,=adversary], traditional opponent of God and humanity in Judaism and Christianity. In Scripture and literature the role of the opponent is given many names, such as Apolyon…Pelagianism
(Encyclopedia) PelagianismPelagianismpəlāˈjənĭzəm [key], Christian heretical sect that rose in the 5th cent. challenging St. Augustine's conceptions of grace and predestination. The doctrine was…Eliot, George
(Encyclopedia) Eliot, George, pseud. of Mary Ann or Marian Evans, 1819–80, English novelist, b. Arbury, Warwickshire. One of the great English novelists, she was reared in a strict atmosphere of…Fourth of July Quotes
Founders' Wisdom: quotations from signers of the Declaration of Independence Compiled by Elizabeth Olson We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created…Senate Tie-Breakers
The Question: Which vice president cast the most tie-breaking votes in the U.S. Senate? How many? The Answer: Vice President John Adams…Postal Information Websites
United States Postal Service: /node/4994 ZIP Code Lookup: /node/4994zip4/ U.S. Postal Service Rate Calculators: domestic: /node/4994 international: /node/4994 business: /node/4994 Postal…Who Was Who in the Irish Peace Process
Key Players behind the Good Friday Agreement by Ann Marie Imbornoni Confused about the the Irish peace process? Click here to read the North Ireland Primer. The Good Friday…Trending
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