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(Encyclopedia) lewisitelewisitel&oomacr;ˈəsītˌ [key], liquid chemical compound used as a poison gas. Like mustard gas and nitrogen mustard, it is a blistering agent; when inhaled, it is a…Angel Island
(Encyclopedia) Angel Island, largest island in San Francisco Bay, W Calif. Explored by the Spanish in 1775, it came under U.S. control in 1851. The U.S. army used the island as a base from 1863 to…Unity
(Encyclopedia) Unity, religious movement incorporated as the Unity School of Christianity, with headquarters at Lee's Summit, Mo. Although the movement used the name Unity after 1891, it was founded…1995 Radio & Records All-Time Charts
1995 Radio & Records All-Time ChartsAdult Contemporary (AC)“Love Will Keep Us Alive” Eagles (Geffen)“Believe” Elton John (Rocket/Island)“Take a Bow” Madonna (Maverick/Sire/WB)“Have You…Women in the 110th Congress
Check out the lists of minorities and women in the 110th Congress, along with which state and political party they represented. The 110th Congress was the meeting of the legislative branch of the…Lee Teng-hui, 1999 News
76, president of Taiwan, nearly set off an international crisis in July when he announced that he considers Taiwan a state that would bargain with China only on a “state-to-state” basis.…Wen Ho Lee, 1999 News
59, Taiwan-born American scientist, was fired from his job at Los Alamos National Laboratory in March for allegedly passing on classified information on the W-88 nuclear warhead technology…Wen Ho Lee, 2000 News
59, Taiwan-born American Los Alamos National Laboratory scientist, was virtually exonerated in Aug. of stealing coveted secrets about the design and construction of the U.S.'s nuclear…John Lee Hooker 2001 Deaths
John Lee HookerAge: 83 legendary blues musician whose somber lyrics and endless one-chord guitar riffs helped to define boogie blues. He has influenced bands ranging from the Rolling Stones…J. Lee Thompson 2002 Deaths
J. Lee ThompsonAge: 88 British director who earned fame on these shores for Guns of Navarone, which was nominated for seven Oscars. His other credits include Cape Fear. Died: Los Angeles, Aug…Trending
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