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How Well Do You Know Common Abbreviations?

Have you ever received a text message or email and had to Google an abbreviation to understand what it means? Well, you're not alone! Abbreviations are a common part of our daily communication, and…

How Well Do You Know the World Population?

Are you a population expert? Whether you're a demography expert or simply curious about the world we live in, test your knowledge with our quiz on the world’s population by decade!

How Well Do You Know Polynomial Classification?

Polynomials are fundamental mathematical expressions that appear in many areas of mathematics and science. Classifying polynomials is an essential skill in algebraic manipulation, and it is crucial…

How Well Do You Know the Map of Massachusetts?

Massachusetts, located in the New England region of the United States, is one of the smallest states in the country, but it is rich in history and culture. From the rolling hills of the Berkshires to…

Markova, Dame Alicia

(Encyclopedia) Markova, Dame AliciaMarkova, Dame Aliciamärkōˈvä [key], 1910–2004, English ballerina. Her original name was Lilian Alicia Marks. Markova joined Diaghilev's Ballets Russes in 1924 and,…

cloister

(Encyclopedia) cloister, unroofed space forming part of a religious establishment and surrounded by the various buildings or by enclosing walls. Generally, it is provided on all sides with a vaulted…

Ellsberg, Daniel

(Encyclopedia) Ellsberg, Daniel, 1931–2023, American political activist, b. Chicago, grad. Columbia Univ. (B.S., 1952, Ph.D., 1959). After serving in…

Orange, cities, United States

(Encyclopedia) Orange. 1 City (1990 pop. 110,658), Orange co., S Calif.; inc. 1888. Citrus fruits and nuts are packed, processed, and shipped; rubber and plastic products, electronic components,…

Newton, cities, United States

(Encyclopedia) Newton. 1 City (1990 pop. 16,700), seat of Harvey co., S central Kans., in an agricultural area; inc. 1872. It is a railroad division point with railroad shops and has a large mobile…

Upper Austria

(Encyclopedia) Upper Austria, Ger. Oberösterreich, province (1991 pop. 1,333,480), 4,625 sq mi (11,979 sq km), NW Austria. Linz is the capital. Bordering on Germany in the west and the Czech Republic…