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Fantastic Fables, Ambrose Bierce: A Transposition
122 124 A Transposition TRAVELLING through the sage-brush country a Jackass met a rabbit, who exclaimed in great astonishment: "Good heavens! how did you grow so big? You are doubtless the…Fantastic Fables by Ambrose Bierce: A Transposition
Uncalculating Zeal The Honest Citizen A Transposition TRAVELLING through the sage-brush country a Jackass met a rabbit, who exclaimed in great astonishment: "Good heavens! how did…William Shakespeare: Merchant of Venice, Act III, Scene V
Scene VThe same. A gardenEnter Launcelot and JessicaLauncelotYes, truly; for, look you, the sins of the father are to be laid upon the children: therefore, I promise ye, I fear you. I was…Chinese New Year History, Meaning, and Celebrations
One of the World's Biggest Celebrations Chinese New Year celebration, Brazil, 2016 Source: AP Photo/Andre Penner Related Links Chinese New Year Quiz Chinese Zodiac China | Map…1988 Academy Awards
The 1988 Academy Awards were presented April 29, 1989 at the Shrine Civic Auditorium, Los Angeles.Best PictureThe Accidental Tourist, Lawrence Kasdan, Charles Okun and Michael Grillo,…William Shakespeare: Merchant of Venice, Act II, Scene VI
Scene VIThe sameEnter Gratiano and Salarino, masquedGratianoThis is the pent-house under which Lorenzo Desired us to make stand.SalarinoHis hour is almost past.GratianoAnd it is marvel he out…Easter Symbols and Traditions
A brief history of the spring holiday's celebrations Related Links Easter Features Easter Around the World Encyclopedia: Easter Encyclopedia: Jesus Christ Christians…The Devil's Dictionary: Rarebit
by Ambrose Bierce RAPACITYRASCALRAREBIT -n. A Welsh rabbit, in the speech of the humorless, who point out that it is not a rabbit. To whom it may be solemnly explained that the comestible…The Devil's Dictionary: Effect
by Ambrose Bierce EDUCATIONEGOTISTEFFECT -n. The second of two phenomena which always occur together in the same order. The first, called a Cause, is said to generate the other - which is…Of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland: The Queen's Croquet-Ground
by Lewis Carroll A Mad Tea-PartyThe Mock Turtle's StoryThe Queen's Croquet-Ground A large rose-tree stood near the entrance of the garden: the roses growing on it were white, but there…