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The Devil's Dictionary: Vanity

by Ambrose Bierce VALORVIRTUESVANITY -n. The tribute of a fool to the worth of the nearest ass. They say that hens do cackle loudest when There's nothing vital in the eggs they've…

Animal Names: Male, Female, and Young

Top of Page Animal names are crucial distinctions in the English language for the creatures that exist across the planet. Whether it’s the best pet names, the terminology for baby farm animals, or…

The Journals of Lewis & Clark: March 3, 1806

by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark March 2, 1806March 4, 1806March 3, 1806 Monday March 3rd 1806. Two of our perogues have been lately injured very much in consequence of the tide…

Brewer's: Jeroboam of Rum or Claret

(A). Eight bottles; but of whisky three pints. Probably a perversion of “joram.” (See Tappit-Hen and Rehoboam.) “Some `jeroboams' of very old rum went at each; several `tappit-hens, of rum…

James Norris Memorial Trophy

Awarded to the most outstanding defenseman of the year and named after James Norris, the late Detroit Red Wings owner-president. Winners selected by PHWA. Multiple winners: Bobby Orr (8);…