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(Encyclopedia) aluminumaluminuməl&oomacr;ˈmĭnəm [key], called in British countries aluminiumaluminiumălˌy&oomacr;mĭnˈēəm [key], metallic chemical element; symbol Al; at. no. 13; at. wt. 26.…Famous Shakespearean Actors
From John Barrymore to Emma Thompson Sir Lawrence Olivier as Hamlet Related Links Shakespeare on Film Royal Shakespeare Company Quiz: Shakespeare's Life and Times …Brewer's: Hautboy
(pron. Ho'-ooy). A strawberry; so called either from the haut bois (high woods) of Bohemia whence it was imported, or from its haut-bois (long-stalk). The latter is the more probable, and…Brewer's: Hautville Coit
at Stanton Drew, in the manor of Keynsham. The tradition is that this coit was thrown there by the champion giant, Sir John Hautville, from Mary's Knolle Hill, about a mile off, the place…J - M
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Fashion DesignersPeople in the NewsRecent ObituariesBiographies by CategoryAdrian, Gilbert, fashion designer Armani, Giorgio, fashion designer Ashley, Laura, fashion designer and manufacturer…The Watergate Affair
The "-gate" that started it all Watergate is perhaps the most famous scandal of the past century. Even those who don't know the details have heard of it, and every scandal or conspiracy since has…Presidents of the Continental Congresses
Name Elected Birth anddeath datesPeyton Randolph, Va. 9/5/1774 c.1721–1775Henry Middleton, S.C. 10/22/1774 1717–1784Peyton Randolph, Va. 5/10/1775 c.1721–1775John Hancock, Mass. 5/24/1775 1737–…How to Use The Columbia Encyclopedia
The Columbia Encyclopedia is easy to use. All articles are arranged alphabetically with each article heading in boldface type. The headings of biographical articles are inverted and alphabetized by…The 2012 Election
Voters Give Obama Four More Years by Jennie Wood Tammy Baldwin Related Links Milestones of the 2012 General Election Campaign 2012 The…Trending
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