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The Devil's Dictionary: Frog
by Ambrose Bierce FRIENDSHIPFRYING-PANFROG -n. A reptile with edible legs. The first mention of frogs in profane literature is in Homer's narrative of the war between them and the mice.…2002 Caldecott Medal and Honor Books
The Caldecott Medal is awarded annually by the American Library Association for the most distinguished American picture book for children.Caldecott Medal for Best Picture Book: The Three…Washington BARROW, Congress, TN (1807-1866)
BARROW Washington , a Representative from Tennessee; born in Davidson County, Tenn., October 5, 1807; received a classical education; lawyer, private practice; Minister to Portugal, 1841-1844…Robert JENKINS, Congress, PA (1769-1848)
JENKINS Robert , a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Windsor Forges, Lancaster County, Pa., July 10, 1769; attended the common schools and the select school of Dr. Robert Smith of Pequea…James Hugh RELFE, Congress, MO (1791-1863)
RELFE James Hugh , a Representative from Missouri; born in Virginia October 17, 1791; moved to Washington County, Mo., about 1816 with his father, who settled in Caledonia; received a limited…Adam Arkin
Adam Arkinactor, directorBorn: 8/19/1956Birthplace: New York City A television and movie actor who appeared in and directed episodes of the hit television series Northern Exposure (1990–95).…Lew Ayres
Lew AyresactorBorn: 12/28/1908Birthplace: Minneapolis, Minnesota Ayres appeared in more than 60 films, but is known for being a conscientious objector to World War II. Both Hollywood and…Anthony Edwards
Anthony EdwardsactorBorn: 7/19/1962Birthplace: Santa Barbara, California Actor whose role as the earnest, talented, but troubled Dr. Mark Greene provided the moral center of ER (1994–2002),…Kim Hunter
Kim HunterJanet ColeactressBorn: November 12, 1922 Birthplace: Detroit, Mi. Hunter was a actress famous for her Oscar-winning role as Stella in the film and stage versions of Tennessee…John Schlesinger Biography
John SchlesingerdirectorBorn: 2/16/1926Birthplace: London, England Academy Award-winning film and television director whose Midnight Cowboy (1970) is the only X-rated film to win a best-picture…Trending
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