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Kamchatka

(Encyclopedia) KamchatkaKamchatkakămchătˈkə [key], peninsula, 104,200 sq mi (269,878 sq km), Kamchatka Territory, Russian Far East, separating the Sea of Okhotsk in the west from the Bering Sea and…

Formula One

(Encyclopedia) Formula One (F1), type of racecar used in Grand Prix automobile racing. Capable of speeds exceeding 230 mph (370 kph), the technologically sophisticated F1 cars are low-slung, open-…

Percy Bysshe Shelley: The Sensitive Plant Part 1

by Percy Bysshe Shelley Part 2 Part 1 A Sensitive Plant in a garden grew, And the young winds fed it with silver dew, And it opened its fan-like leaves to the light. And closed them beneath…

Brewer's: Moslem

or Moslemin. Plural of Mussulman, sometimes written Mussulmans. The word is Turkish, and means true believer. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894MosseMoses…

2000-2001 NFC Playoff Divisional Summaries

Vikings, 34-16 New Orleans (11-6) 3 0 7 6— 16 Minnesota (11-5) 10 7 10 7— 34 Date—Jan. 6. Att—63,881. Time—3:15. 1st Quarter: MIN—Randy Moss 53-yd pass from…

Brewer's: Ruddock

The redbreast, “sacred to the household gods.” The legend says if a redbreast finds a dead body in the woods it will “cover it with moss.” Drayton alludes to this tradition Covering with…

The Queen Bee

The Queen Bee Two kings' sons once upon a time went into the world to seek their fortunes; but they soon fell into a wasteful foolish way of living, so that they could not return home again.…

NFC: Playoff Game Summaries, 1999–2000 Season

Buccaneers, 14-13Washington (11-6)03100—13Tampa Bay (11-5)0077—14Date—Jan. 15. Att—65,835. Time—3:01.2nd Quarter: WASH—Brett Conway 28-yd FG, 9:23.3rd Quarter: WASH—Brian Mitchell 100-yd…

NCAA College Football Reception Leaders: 1997

Receptions ClNoYdsTDP/GmEugene Baker, KentJr.1031549189.36Troy Edwards, La. TechJr.1021707139.27Troy Walters, StanfordJr.86120687.82Geoff Noisy, NevadaJr.86118457.82Randy Moss, MarshallSo.…