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small arms

(Encyclopedia) small arms, firearms designed primarily to be carried and fired by one person and, generally, held in the hands, as distinguished from heavy arms, or artillery. Automatic small…

Colors of the Flag

The Question: What do the colors red, white, and blue stand for in the American Flag? The Answer: Writers and speakers often attribute meaning to the colors of…

Once and Again

ABCMonday 10:00–11:00 p.m.Cast:Sela Ward, Bill Campbell, Julia Whelan, Meredith Deane, Shane West, Evan Rachel Wood, Todd Field, Marin Hinkle, Jeffrey Nordling, and Susanna Thompson…

Charles Martin Hall

Charles Martin Hall Born: 1863 Birthplace: Thompson, Ohio Manufacture of aluminum—Hall discovered the modern…

SINNICKSON, Thomas, Congress, NJ (1786-1873)

SINNICKSON Thomas , a Representative from New Jersey; born in Salem, Salem County, N.J., December 13, 1786; completed preparatory studies; engaged in mercantile pursuits; judge of the court of…

Figure Skating: U.S. Champions

Men1946–52Richard Button1953–56Hayes Jenkins1957–60David Jenkins1961Bradley Lord1962Monty Hoyt1963Tommy Liz1964Scott Allen1965 Gary Visconti1966 Scott Allen1967 Gary Visconti1968–70 Tim…

Joe Mullaney 2000 Deaths

Joe MullaneyAge: 75 former L.A. Lakers and Providence College basketball coach; coached Lakers for two seasons beginning in 1969 and coached the Friars from 1955-69 and 1981-85; led…

Better Than Chocolate

Director:Anne WheelerWriter:Peggy ThompsonTrimark Pictures; NR; 103 minutesRelease:9/99Cast:Wendy Crewson, Christina Cox, Karen Dwyer Better Than Chocolate is sex, and you'll find plenty of…

William BEATTY, Congress, PA (1787-1851)

BEATTY William , a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Stewartstown, County Tyrone, Ireland, in 1787; immigrated to the United States in 1807 and settled in Butler, Butler County, Pa.; was…