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Wollemi pine
(Encyclopedia) Wollemi pineWollemi pinewŏlˈəmīˌ [key], primitive tree, Wollemia nobilis, of the conifer family Araucariaceae, named after Wollemi National Park in New South Wales, Australia, where it…marten
(Encyclopedia) marten, name for carnivorous, largely arboreal mammals (genus Martes) of the weasel family, widely distributed in North America, Europe, and central Asia. Martens are larger, heavier-…hyena
(Encyclopedia) hyenahyenahī-ēˈnə [key], carnivorous, chiefly nocturnal mammal of the Old World family Hyaenidae. Although doglike in appearance, hyenas are more closely related to civets (family…Brownsville
(Encyclopedia) Brownsville, city (2020 pop. 186,738), seat of Cameron co., extreme S Tex., on the Rio Grande c.17 mi (30 km) from its mouth at the Gulf…Wayne Levere HAYS, Congress, OH (1911-1989)
HAYS Wayne Levere , a Representative from Ohio; born in Bannock, Belmont County, Ohio, May 13, 1911; attended the public schools of Bannock and St. Clairsville, Ohio; was graduated from Ohio State…William Shakespeare: Merchant of Venice, Act II, Scene V
Scene VThe same. Before Shylock's houseEnter Shylock and LauncelotShylockWell, thou shalt see, thy eyes shall be thy judge, The difference of old Shylock and Bassanio:— What, Jessica!—thou…Biographies: Selected Biographies A to Z: B
Selected Biographies A to Z 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 More Biographies Don't see the biography you're looking for? Search 30,000+…musk
(Encyclopedia) musk, odorous substance secreted by an abdominal gland of the musk deer, used in perfume as a scent and fixative. The gland, found only in males, grows to the size of a hen's egg; the…Chrysophyta
(Encyclopedia) ChrysophytaChrysophytakrəsŏfˈətə [key], phylum (division) of unicellular marine or freshwater organisms of the kingdom Protista consisting of the diatoms (class Bacillariophyceae), the…2008 Women's Olympic Track & Field Medalists
Event Time 100m Shelly-ann Fraser, Jamaica 10.78 Sherone Simpson 10.98 Kerron Stewart, Jamaica 10.98 200m Veronica Campbell-Brown 21.74…Trending
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