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The Golden Bird
The Golden Bird A certain king had a beautiful garden, and in the garden stood a tree which bore golden apples. These apples were always counted, and about the time when they began to grow…Ingraham v. Wright (1977)
Case SummaryTwo Florida students who were paddled in school brought suit in federal court arguing that the paddling was “cruel and unusual punishment“ and that students should have a right to…Death Row Exonerations, 1973–2008
Between 1973 and 2008, 129 inmates on death row have been exonerated and freed. The most common reasons for wrongful convictions are mistaken eyewitness testimony, the false testimony of informants…Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass: Chapter IV
Chapter IV Mr. Hopkins remained but a short time in the office of overseer. Why his career was so short, I do not know, but suppose he lacked the necessary severity to suit Colonel Lloyd. Mr.…Wisdom: 12
Wisdom Chapter 12 1 For thine incorruptible Spirit is in all things. 2 Therefore chastenest thou them by little and little that offend, and warnest them by putting them in…October 2018 Current Events: US News
Top of Page World News | Science & Technology News | Disaster News The world is a very busy place, and it's hard to stay on top of everything. Infoplease has got you covered. Here are the world…State of the Union Address: Theodore Roosevelt (December 3, 1907)
Theodore Roosevelt (December 3, 1907) To the Senate and House of Representatives: No nation has greater resources than ours, and I think it can be truthfully said that the citizens of no nation…wildlife refuge
(Encyclopedia) wildlife refuge, haven or sanctuary for animals; an area of land or of land and water set aside and maintained, usually by government or private organization, for the preservation and…The Koran/Sura XXXII — Adoration
Sura XXXII — AdorationMecca — 30 Verses In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful. ELIF. LAM. MIM.[512] This Book is without a doubt a Revelation sent down from the Lord of the…2 Maccabees: 6
2 Maccabees Chapter 6 1 Not long after this the king sent an old man of Athens to compel the Jews to depart from the laws of their fathers, and not to live after the laws of God…