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Selected Biographies A to Z A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z More Biographies Don't see the biography you're looking for? Search 30,000+…Federmann, Nikolaus
(Encyclopedia) Federmann, NikolausFedermann, Nikolausnēˈkōlous fāˈdərmän [key], 1501–42, German adventurer in Venezuela and Colombia. In the service of the Welser brothers, Augsburg bankers to whom…cartilage
(Encyclopedia) cartilagecartilagekärˈtəlĭj [key], flexible semiopaque connective tissue without blood vessels or nerve cells. It forms part of the skeletal system in humans and in other vertebrates,…Arecibo Observatory
(Encyclopedia) Arecibo Observatory, radio-astronomy facility located near Arecibo, Puerto Rico, part of the National Astronomy and Ionosphere Center. Conceived by, designed by, and built under the…Andre, Carl
(Encyclopedia) Andre, CarlAndre, Carlänˈdrā [key], 1935–, American sculptor, b. Quincy, Mass. A student of Patrick Morgan and associate of Frank Stella, Andre produces sculptures of elemental form…caudillo
(Encyclopedia) caudillocaudillokôdēlˈyō Span. kouᵺēˈyō [key], [Span.,= military strongman], type of South American political leader that arose with the 19th-century wars of independence. The first…botanical garden
(Encyclopedia) botanical garden, public place in which plants are grown both for display and for scientific study. An arboretum is a botanical garden devoted chiefly to the growing of woody plants.…Most Congested Roads, 2014
Below are the most congested roads in the United States, including the average speed and travel time delay on the worst days in 2014. Rush hour traffic in Los AngelesAP…Hat Tricks for Hockey's 1996-97 Season
Players scored three or more goals in one game a total of 74 times during the 1996-97 regular season. Brendan Shanahan of Detroit and Ray Sheppard of Florida led the way with three hat tricks each…Game-Winning Goals in Overtime
A total of 219 games were tied after regulation during the 1997-98 regular season, with 54 being resolved in overtime. Teams play one five-minute overtime period during the regular season…Trending
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