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Fisher, Carrie Frances

(Encyclopedia) Fisher, Carrie Frances , 1956-2016, American actress and author, b. Burbank, Ca. Fisher’s parents were singer Eddie Fisher and actress/…

Anatomy and
Physiology: Waterworks

WaterworksAnatomy and PhysiologyThe Excretory SystemWaterworksWhere It All HappensReabsorptionWhen You Gotta Go … As I mentioned in Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Circulation, the kidneys like to…

Philip of Swabia

(Encyclopedia) Philip of SwabiaPhilip of Swabiaswāˈbēə [key], 1176?–1208, German king (1198–1208), son of Holy Roman Emperor Frederick I. After the death (1197) of his brother, German King and Holy…

Thíra

(Encyclopedia) Thíra or TheraThíraboth: thērˈə [key], volcanic island (1991 pop. 9,360), c.30 sq mi (80 sq km), SE Greece, in the Aegean Sea. One of the Cyclades, Thíra is also known as Santorini,…

Soundtrack

Me, Myself and IreneElektra Hotshot filmmakers The Farrelly Brothers are major Steely Dan fans, so much so that they've incorporated eight of the band's songs into this soundtrack for the new…

Mariatta Wolff 2002 Deaths

Mariatta WolffAge: 83 novelist whose gritty first novel, Whistle Stop, was considered one of the best books of 1941. It was adapted for film and starred George Raft and Ava Gardner. She wrote…

John Zimmerman 2002 Deaths

John ZimmermanAge: 74 groundbreaking sports photojournalist; credited with inventing techniques for first capturing what are familiar shots today, such as those from inside hockey nets and…