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protective coloration

(Encyclopedia) protective coloration, coloration or color pattern of an animal that affords it protection from observation either by its predators or by its prey. The most widespread form of…

William Shakespeare: Cymbeline, Act II, Scene II

Scene IIImogen's bedchamber in Cymbeline's palace: a trunk in one corner of itImogen in bed, reading; a Lady attendingImogenWho's there? my woman Helen?LadyPlease you, madamImogenWhat hour is…

National Recording Registry

In 2002, the Library of Congress took its first step to preserve American sound recordings and selected the first 50 recordings to start a national registry. (Listed in chronological order.)…

The Spingarn Medal

The Spingarn Medal is awarded annually by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People for outstanding achievement by a Black American. 1915 Ernest E. Just 1916…

Halloween Traditions

The inside scoop on jack-o'-lanterns and other Halloween traditions Related Links Halloween Guide Halloween History Halloween Crossword Puzzle Halloween Hangman New! Halloween…

Brewer's: Tom

Between “Tom” and “Jack” there is a vast difference. “Jack” is the sharp, shrewd, active fellow, but Tom the honest dullard. Counterfeits are “Jack,” but Toms are simply bulky examples of…

Notable Stage and Screen Actresses

    Parker Posey Biographies of Notable Women Actresses Adventurers Artists Athletes Businesswomen Comediennes Congresswomen Educators and…

NFC: 1996-97 Season, Pro Football

Packers, 30-13Carolina (13-4)7330—13Green Bay (14-3)017103—30Date—Jan. 12 Att— 60,216 Time— 3:041st Quarter: CAR—Howard Griffith 3-yd pass from Kerry Collins (John Kasay kick), 9:50.2nd…

Amy Lowell: Part Third

Part ThirdThe `Residenz-Theater' sparked and hummed With lights and people. Gebnitz was to sing, That rare soprano. All the fiddles strummed With tuning up; the wood-winds made a ring Of…