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Bronx, the

(Encyclopedia) Bronx, the, borough of New York City, coextensive with Bronx co. (2020 pop. 1,472,654), land area 42 sq mi (106 sq km), SE N.Y. The name…

Brewer's: Alla Akbar

Allah is most mighty. The cry of the Arabs. —Ockley. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Allan-a-DaleAlla A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R…

Asian American Artists and Musicians

Zubin MehtaBiographies ofNotable Asian Pacific AmericansA-Z ListGovernment Officials and PoliticiansBusiness and Media LeadersAthletes & Sports PersonalitiesScientistsEntertainers:…

Brewer's: Allemand

“Une querelle d'Allemand,” a quarrel about nothing. We call pot valour “Dutch courage.” Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894AllenAllan-a-Dale A B C D E F G…

101 Most Influential People Who Never Lived

Some fictional characters have had more impact on the world than real people. Allan Lazar, Dan Karlan, and Jeremy Salter set about ranking the “characters of myth, legends, television, and movies […

Slideshow: Famous Adoptees or Adopters

by Beth Rowen For many people today, adoption is a way to create a family. For others, it's a way to expand an existing family. Indeed, one can't pass through the…

U.S. Landmarks Timeline

Find out when some of the most historical sites in the U.S. became national landmarks. by Jennie Wood The U.S. began the National Historic Landmark Program to recognize and preserve the…

Brewer's: Redgauntlet

The sobriquet of Fitz-Aldin, given him from the great slaughter which he made of the Southron, and his reluctance to admit them to quarter. The sobriquet was adopted by him as a surname,…

1967–1968 Emmy Awards

Mission: ImpossibleArchive PhotosOutstanding Dramatic SeriesMission: Impossible (CBS)Outstanding Continued Performance By an Actor in a Leading Role in a Dramatic SeriesBill Cosby, I…