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(Encyclopedia) personal computer (PC), small but powerful computer primarily used in an office or home without the need to be connected to a larger computer. PCs evolved after the development of the…Brewer's: Presto
Quick. A name given to Swift by the Duchess of Shrewsbury, a foreigner. Of course, the pun is obvious: presto means swift (or quick). Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham…1953 Academy Awards
The 1953 Academy Awards were presented March 25, 1954 at the RKO Pantages Theatre, Hollywood, Calif and the NBC Century Theatre, New York, N.Y.Best Motion PictureFrom Here to Eternity, Buddy…1954 Academy Awards
The 1954 Academy Awards were presented March 30, 1955 at the RKO Pantages Theatre, Hollywood, Calif and the NBC Century Theatre, New York, N.Y.Best Motion PictureThe Caine Mutiny, Stanley…1956 Academy Awards
The 1956 Academy Awards were presented March 27, 1957 at the RKO Pantages Theatre, Hollywood, Calif and the NBC Century Theatre, New York, N.Y.Best Motion PictureAround the World in 80 Days…2006 Deaths: M - Q
Naguib MahfouzMakoArif MardinSophie MaslowRobert McCulloughRobert McFerrin Sr.Darren McGavinEnolia McMillanJay McShannG. William MillerSlobodan MilosevicJohn MoneyEric NamesnikJared…Brewer's: Pretender
The Old Pretender. James F. E. Stuart, son of James II. (1688-1766.) The Young Pretender. Charles Edward Stuart, son of the “Old Pretender.” (1720-1788.) God bless the king, I mean the…Johnstown
(Encyclopedia) Johnstown. 1 City (1990 pop. 9,058), seat of Fulton co., E central N.Y.; founded 1772, inc. 1895. Its leather-glove industry dates back to 1800; other leather and knitted goods are…Orléans, Louis Philippe Joseph, duc d'
(Encyclopedia) Orléans, Louis Philippe Joseph, duc d'Orléans, Louis Philippe Joseph, duc d'lwē fēlēpˈ zhôzĕfˈ [key]Orléans, Louis Philippe Joseph, duc d' dük dôrlāäNˈ [key], known as Philippe…Who's the Last <i>Survivor</i>?
A look back at Infoplease predictions for the final castaway by Gerry Brown These Predictions Were Made in the Summer of 2000. #1 Pick: Susan #2 Pick: Richard #…Trending
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