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Wallace, George Corley

(Encyclopedia) Wallace, George Corley, 1919–98, governor of Alabama (1963–67, 1971–79, 1983–87), b. Clio, Ala. Admitted to the bar in 1942, he was active in the Alabama Democratic party, serving in…

bread

(Encyclopedia) bread, food made from grains that have been ground into flour or meal, moistened and kneaded into a dough, and then baked. Many types of bread are leavened, usually with yeast, which…

Breuer, Marcel Lajos

(Encyclopedia) Breuer, Marcel LajosBreuer, Marcel Lajosbroiˈər [key], 1902–81, American architect and furniture designer, b. Hungary. During the 1920s he was associated, both as student and as…

Blackstone, Sir William

(Encyclopedia) Blackstone, Sir William, 1723–80, English jurist. At first unsuccessful in legal practice, he turned to scholarship and teaching. He became (1758) the first Vinerian professor of law…

Top 50 All-Time Box Office Hits

Top of Page Source: Getty ImagesMovies have come a long way since they were first invented in 1878 by Eadward Muybridge. Back then, his two-second long film, which featured consecutive shots sewn…

Eliot, T. S.

(Encyclopedia) Eliot, T. S. (Thomas Stearns Eliot), 1888–1965, American-British poet and critic, b. St. Louis, Mo. One of the most distinguished literary figures of the 20th cent., T. S. Eliot won…

Best Actress Nominees, 2011

The 83rd Academy Award Best Actress Nominees Read biographies of the Best Actress nominees. Find out about all the nominees, from newcomer Jennifer Lawrence to three-time nominee Annette Bening…

Tony Canzoneri

Tony CanzoneriBorn: Nov. 6, 1908Boxer 2-time world lightweight champion (1930-33,35-36); pro record 141-24-10 with 44 KOs.Died: Dec. 9, 1959Jose CansecoA - CJennifer Capriati

Time of Your Life

FoxMonday 8:00–9:00 p.m.; on hiatusCast:Jennifer Love Hewitt, Vincent Angell, Pauley Perrente, Diego Serrano, Lizann Mitchell, Paula Kelly, and Jennifer Garner In this much-anticipated Party…