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Dickens, Charles
(Encyclopedia) Dickens, Charles, 1812–70, English author, b. Portsmouth, one of the world's most popular, prolific, and skilled novelists. Charles Dickens is one of the giants of English literature…William Shakespeare: Macbeth, Act I, Scene III
Scene IIIA heath near ForresThunder. Enter the three WitchesFirst WitchWhere hast thou been, sister?Second WitchKilling swine.Third WitchSister, where thou?First WitchA sailor's wife had…British Prime Ministers Since 1770 (Update for 2023)
Top of Page "The politician who never made a mistake never made a decision." — Prime Minister John Major (Conservative Party, 1990-1997) The world of politics is ever-changing, no matter the…Ralph Waldo Emerson: Fragments on Nature and Life, Nature
NatureThe patient Pan, Drunken with nectar, Sleeps or feigns slumber, Drowsily humming Music to the march of time. This poor tooting, creaking cricket, Pan, half asleep, rolling over His…Controversy and Scandal at the Winter Olympics
Snow, ice and red hot scandal by Gerry Brown Related Links Olympics TimelineWinter Games Throughout the Years2006 Winter OlympicsMemorable Olympic MomentsBirth of the Modern…The True George Washington: Tastes and Amusements
Tastes and AmusementsManner of DressA market trait of Washington's character was his particularity about his clothes; there can be little question that he was early in life a good deal of a…Poems and Songs of Robert Burns: Epistle To James Smith
by Robert Burns The OrdinationThe VisionEpistle To James Smith Friendship, mysterious cement of the soul! Sweet'ner of Life, and solder of Society! I owe thee much—Blair…The Journals of Lewis & Clark: October 18, 1805
by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark October 17, 1805October 19, 1805October 18, 1805 October 18th Friday 1805 a cold morning faire & wind from S E Several Heath hens or large…2005 National Journalism Awards
The Scripps Howard Foundation sponsors the annual National Journalism Awards, honoring the best in print, Web and electronic journalism and journalism education. Investigative Reporting Walt…1984 Olympic Leading Medal Winners (Swimming,Gymnastics,Track,Canoeing)
Number of individual medals won on the left; gold, silver and bronze breakdown to the right. Men No Sport G-S-B 6 Li Ning, CHN Gymnastics 3-2-1 5 Koji Gushiken, JPN…Trending
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