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(Salvator). An Italian painter, noted for his scenes of savage nature, gloomy grandeur, and awe-creating magnificence. (1615-1673.) Whate'er Lorrain light touched with softened hue. Or…Brewer's: Langue d'Oil
Walloon or Germanised Gallo-Romaic; so called from their pronouncing our yes as oil (o.e) These Gauls lived north of the Loire; the Provencals dwelt south of that river. Source:…September 2017 Current Events: Science & Technology News
Top of Page Disaster News | US News | World News As sciences marches on, you can sometimes feel like you're getting left in the dust. Infoplease has what you need to stay in the know. Here are the…Same-Sex Marriage Legislation in the U.S.
Same-sex marriage legislation in the U.S. by Ricco Villanueva Siasoco Vermont Rep. Bill Lippert, the only openly gay lawmaker in the House, speaks about the same sex union bill on…Baron Munchausen: Count Gosamer thrown by Sph...
by Rudolph Erich Raspe The Baron secures his chari... A feast on live bulls and k... Count Gosamer thrown by Sph... Count Gosamer thrown by Sphinx into the snow on the top of…National Income by Type
(in billions of dollars)Type of income193019401950196019701980199019952000200120022003National income$83.1$91.2$264.4$474.9$930.9$2439.3$5089.1$6453.9$8795.2$8981.2$9290.8$9707.8Compensation of…Amy Lowell: Croissy, Ile-de-France, June, 1815
Croissy, Ile-de-France, June, 1815"Whoa! Victorine. Devil take the mare! I've never seen so vicious a beast. She kicked Jules the last time she was here, He's been lame ever since, poor…The Top Ten: Americans' Favorite Travel Destinations
December 10 - 17 Americans' Favorite International Travel Destinations RankCountry2003-2004 Travelers (numbers in thousands)1. Mexico 19,360 2. Canada 15,056 3. United Kingdom 3,692 4.…The Chemistry of Wine: Fermentation
By Maureen McKenna, Certified Sommelier, CMS Wine 101 For thousands of years, wine has played a big role in many cultures, starting with the oldest-known winery in Armenia discovered in 4100 B.C.…The Journals of Lewis & Clark: February 20, 1806
by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark February 19, 1806February 21, 1806February 20, 1806 Thursday February 20th 1806. Permited Collins to hunt this morning he returned in the evening…