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thrush , in zoology
(Encyclopedia) thrush, bird, common name for members of the Turdidae, a large family of birds found in most parts of the world and noted for their beautiful song. The majority are modestly colored,…White, William Allen
(Encyclopedia) White, William Allen, 1868–1944, American author, b. Emporia, Kans., studied (1886–90) at Kansas State Univ. As owner and editor of the Emporia Gazette from 1895 until his death, he…Warwick, town and district, England
(Encyclopedia) Warwick, town (1991 pop. 21,701) and district, county seat of Warwickshire, central England, on the Avon River. The town has some commerce and manufacturing. Warwick is best known for…Entertainment News from September 1998
1Titanic, the multi-Oscar-winning, top-grossing film of all time, goes on sale on video.2The National Constitution Center, a nonprofit education group, releases a telephone survey of 600…Biographies: Newspaper, Magazine, and Television Journalists
Newspaper, Magazine, and Television Journalists Gloria Steinem See also Notable Asian-American Poets and Writers Notable Hispanic-American Figures Notable African-American Literary…Members of The House of Representatives, 114th Congress
Below is the composition of the 114th Congress' House of Representatives, following the 2014 election. In the following lists, the numeral indicates the congressional district represented; AL is for…Rainey, Gertrude "Ma"
(Encyclopedia) Rainey, Gertrude "Ma," 1886–1939, African-American blues singer and songwriter, b. Columbus, Ga., as Gertrude Melissa Nix Pridgett.…Atwood, Margaret Eleanor
(Encyclopedia) Atwood, Margaret Eleanor, 1939–, Canadian novelist and poet. Atwood is a skilled and powerful storyteller whose novels, set mainly in the near future, sometimes make use of such…La Follette, Robert Marion
(Encyclopedia) La Follette, Robert MarionLa Follette, Robert Marionləfŏlˈĭt [key], 1855–1925, American political leader, U.S. Senator from Wisconsin (1906–25), b. Primrose, Wis. Robert La Follete's…John Wilson FARRELLY, Congress, PA (1809-1860)
FARRELLY John Wilson , a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Meadville, Crawford County, Pa., July 7, 1809; received a limited schooling; was graduated from Allegheny College at Meadville…Trending
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