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Brewer's: Spinoza's System

The “system of Spinoza” is that matter is eternal, and that the universe is God. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894SpinsterSpinning Jenny A B C D E F G…

Brewer's: Jennet

A small Spanish horse. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894JennyJenkinson A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Related…

Bandwagon

Director/Writer: John SchultzDirector of Photography:Shawn MaurerEditor:John PaceMusic:Greg KendallProduction Designer:Irina RiveraProducers:Alyson Poole and John SchultzCinepix Film…

March 2001 Disasters

March 4, Castelo de Paiva, Portugal: Bridge over the Douro River collapsed, plunging a bus and 2 cars into the water. At least 70 people were presumed dead. March 5, Mina, Saudi Arabia: Thirty-five…

Brewer's: Spindle-half

The female line. A Saxon term. The spindle was the pin on which the thread was wound from the spinning-wheel. (See Spear-Half.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer,…

Brewer's: Jeofail

i.e. J'ai failli (Lapsus sum I have failed), an omission or oversight in a law proceeding. There are several statutes of Jeofail for the remedy of ship or mistakes. Source: Dictionary of…

Brewer's: Betty

A name of contempt given to a man who interferes with the duties of female servants, or occupies himself in female pursuits; also called a “Molly.” Betty A skeleton key; the servant of…

La Demoiselle Biography

La DemoiselleMiami Indian chiefBorn: ? Birthplace: Unknown Although little is known of his life, La Demoiselle (as he was known to the French) is now remembered for his role in the conflict…

World Cup Finals: 1970

Brazil 4, Italy 1(at Mexico City) 1 2-TJune 21 Brazil (6-0) 1 3-4 Italy (3-1-2) 1 0-1Goals: Brazil-Pelé (18th minute), Gerson (65th), Jairzinho (70th), Carlos Alberto (86th); Italy-Roberto…