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Woffington, Peg
(Encyclopedia) Woffington, Peg (Margaret Woffington), 1714?–1760, English actress, b. Dublin. Her charm and beauty as a child attracted attention, and at the age of 10 she acted in the role of Polly…Harry in All His Glory
Quidditch and cauldrons are coming to a theater near you by Holly Hartman This article was posted on October 31, 2001. Movie poster for the long-awaited Harry Potter film. Did You Know? Harry…"Harry Potter" Patronus Quiz
Welcome, witches, wizards, and muggles alike! Prepare yourself for a magical journey into the world of Harry Potter Patronuses. This enchanting quiz will test your knowledge of the Patronus Charm, a…"Harry Potter" Character Quiz
Are you a true Potterhead? Test your knowledge of the magical world of Harry Potter with this ultimate character quiz and relive the fun and fantasy of some of the worlds' most favorite fictional…silo
(Encyclopedia) silo, watertight and airtight structure for making and storing silage. Silos vary in form from a covered pit, such as was used by the early Romans, to the modern storage tower, dating…Sèvres ware
(Encyclopedia) Sèvres ware, porcelain made in France by the royal (now national) potteries established (1745) by Louis XV at Vincennes, moved (1756) to Sèvres after changing hands. Before 1770 it was…Scruggs, Earl Eugene
(Encyclopedia) Scruggs, Earl Eugene, 1924–2012, American banjo player, b. Flint Hill, N.C. He developed a distinctive syncopated, three-finger style on the five-string banjo that changed the way it…passionflower
(Encyclopedia) passionflower, any plant of the genus Passiflora, mostly tropical American vines having pulpy fruits. Some species are grown in greenhouses for their large, unusual flowers of various…Leonhardt, Gustav
(Encyclopedia) Leonhardt, Gustav, 1928–2012, Dutch harpsicordist, organist, and conductor, studied Schola Cantorum, Basel, Switzerland (1947–50). Leonhardt researched Baroque performing styles and…Lauren, Ralph
(Encyclopedia) Lauren, RalphLauren, Ralphlôrˈən, lərĕnˈ [key], 1939–, American fashion designer, b. New York City as Ralph Lipschitz. He began his career by creating neckties under the name Polo for…Trending
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