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Paul III
(Encyclopedia) Paul III, 1468–1549, pope (1534–49), a Roman named Alessandro Farnese; successor of Clement VII. He was created cardinal by Alexander VI, and his influence increased steadily. A very…Numidia
(Encyclopedia) NumidiaNumidian&oomacr;mĭdˈēə [key], ancient country of NW Africa, very roughly the modern Algeria. It was part of the Carthaginian empire until Masinissa, ruler of E Numidia,…Triumvirate
(Encyclopedia) TriumvirateTriumviratetrīŭmˈvĭrĭt, –vĭrātˌ [key], in ancient Rome, ruling board or commission of three men. Triumvirates were common in the Roman republic. The First Triumvirate was…Swiss Guards
(Encyclopedia) Swiss Guards, Swiss mercenaries who fought in various European armies from the 15th cent. until the 19th cent. These mercenaries, who were not volunteers, were put at the disposal of…M - R
Ibrahim Bare MainassaraRichard MariusGerald MartinRichard Martin,Victor MatureCurtis MayfieldMike McCreadyPaul MellonYehudi MenuhinDonald MillsMr. ProspectorNaomi MitchisonWilmer MizellJay…Leap Year Explained (Why Are There Leap Years)
Photo Source: iStock Leap year is an interesting phenomenon, but it helps to explain what happens to the extra quarter of a day each calendar year. Read on for more information on why leap year…2004 Deaths: A - F
Abu AbbasBrock AdamsUmberto AgnelliYasir ArafatVictor ArgoRichard AvedonPeter BarnesEmily Morison BeckArnold O. BeckmanGeoffrey BeeneSune BergströmElmer BernsteinJan BerryFanny Blankers-…3,000-Meter Steeplechase
1920 Percy Hodge, Great Britain 10:00.40 1924 Willie Ritola, Finland 09:33.60…The Petri Dish
The Question: How did the petri dish get its name? The Answer: The petri dish, which is a small glass or plastic container used for growing…Russell, Nipsey
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