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(Encyclopedia) lion, large carnivore of the cat family, Panthera leo, found in open country in Africa, with a few surviving in India. Lions have short-haired coats of tawny brown, with the tail…Engels, Friedrich
(Encyclopedia) Engels, FriedrichEngels, Friedrichfrēˈdrĭkh ĕngˈəls [key], 1820–95, German socialist; with Karl Marx, one of the founders of modern Communism (see communism). The son of a wealthy…Peary, Robert Edwin
(Encyclopedia) Peary, Robert EdwinPeary, Robert Edwinpērˈē [key], 1856–1920, American arctic explorer, b. Cresson, Pa. In 1881 he entered the U.S. navy as a civil engineer and for several years…Neptune, in astronomy
(Encyclopedia) Neptune, in astronomy, 8th planet from the sun at a mean distance of about 2.8 billion mi (4.5 billion km) with an orbit lying between those of Uranus and the dwarf planet Pluto; its…Winter Olympics Trivia: Did You Know?
Fun Olympic facts for trivia buffs and novices Test your trivia skills! Take the Did You Know quiz. Katarina Witt Related Links 2022 Winter Olympics Memorable Olympic…Road Show: A Guide to Summer Music Festivals
by Beth Rowen The Smashing PumpkinsSource:Archive Photos Sarah McLachlanSource:Archive Photos School's out and that means summer entertainment is in full swing. There's no shortage of…Facts About Women in the House and the Senate
Here are some facts about women who have served or are currently serving in the U.S. Congress. 313 women have been elected or appointed to the U.S. Congress. Jeannette Rankin, Republican from…Brewer's: Fish
The French have a remarkable locution respecting fish as a food: Aprés poisson, lait est poison; Aprés poisson, le vin est bon; Aprés poisson, noix est contre-poison. Fish The reason…1988–1989 Emmy Awards
Outstanding Drama SeriesL.A. Law (NBC)Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama SeriesCarroll O'Connor, In the Heat of the NightOutstanding Lead Actress in a Drama SeriesDana Delany, China…2004 World History
Viktor Yushchenko (1954– ) 2004 Former Enron CFO Andrew Fastow pleads guilty to defrauding Enron (Jan. 13). Bush proposes ambitious space program that includes flights to the Moon, Mars…Trending
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