Search
Search results
Displaying 191 - 200
Jachin and Boaz
(Encyclopedia) Jachin and BoazJachin and Boazjāˈkĭn, [key]Jachin and Boazbōˈăz [key], in the Bible, two pillars in front of Solomon's Temple, probably symbolic of God's presence.Leopold and Loeb
(Encyclopedia) Leopold and LoebLeopold and Loeblōb [key], notorious American murderers defended by Clarence Darrow in 1924. The gregarious, dominating Richard A. Loeb (1905–1936) and the shy,…Laurel and Hardy
(Encyclopedia) Laurel and Hardy, American film comedy team. The duo consisted of Stan Laurel, 1890–1965, b. Ulverson, England, whose real name was Arthur Stanley Jefferson; and Oliver Hardy, 1892–…Lepidodendron and Sigillaria
(Encyclopedia) LepidodendronLepidodendronlĕpˌĭdōdĕnˈdrən [key] and SigillariaSigillariasĭjĭlârˈēə [key], two principal genera of an extinct group of primitive vascular trees. They dominated the…Lewis and Harris
(Encyclopedia) Lewis and Harris, island (1985 est. pop. 23,500), 825 sq mi (2,137 sq km), largest and northernmost of the Outer Hebrides, Western Isles council area, NW Scotland, 24 mi (35 km) from…Armagnacs and Burgundians
(Encyclopedia) Armagnacs and Burgundians, opposing factions that fought to control France in the early 15th cent. The rivalry for power between Louis d'Orléans, brother of the recurrently insane King…libel and slander
(Encyclopedia) libel and slander, in law, types of defamation. In common law, written defamation was libel and spoken defamation was slander. Today, however, there are no such clear definitions.…Kensington and Chelsea
(Encyclopedia) Kensington and Chelsea, inner borough (1991 pop. 127,600) of Greater London, SE England. Kensington is largely residential with fashionable shopping streets and several luxurious…lock and key
(Encyclopedia) lock and key, fastening fitted to an entryway, such as a gate or door, or a container, such as a cabinet, drawer or safe, to keep it closed and/or prevent unauthorized access or use.…Lofoten and Vesterålen
(Encyclopedia) LofotenLofotenlōˈfōtən [key] and VesterålenVesterålenvĕstˈərôlən [key], two contiguous island groups (1995 est. pop. 56,700), Nordland and Troms counties, NW Norway, in the Norwegian…Trending
Here are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about.
