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France, Anatole
(Encyclopedia) France, AnatoleFrance, Anatoleänätôlˈ fräNs [key], pseud. of Jacques Anatole ThibaultFrance, Anatolezhäk, tēbōˈ [key], 1844–1924, French writer. He was probably the most prominent…poisonous plant
(Encyclopedia) poisonous plant, any plant possessing a property injurious to man or animal. Plants may be poisonous to the touch (e.g., poison ivy, poison sumac), or orally toxic (e.g., poison…Black Actors
Notable African-American Actors James Earl Jones Browse more African-American biographies by category: A-Z List Government Officials Civil…De Soto, Hernando
(Encyclopedia) De Soto, HernandoDe Soto, Hernandodĭsōˈtō, Span. ĕrnänˈdō dā sōˈtō [key], c.1500–1542, Spanish explorer. After serving under Pedro Arias de Ávila in Central America and under Francisco…Examples of Systematic Classification (table)
(Encyclopedia) Examples of Systematic Classification Common Name Species Name Genus Family Order Class Phylum (Division) Kingdom Humans Homo sapiens Homo Hominidae Primates Mammalia Chordata…Football Hall of Fame: Players
Abell, Earl—Colgate, 1915Agase, Alex—Purdue/Illinois, 1946Agganis, Harry—Boston Univ., 1952Albert, Frank—Stanford, 1941Aldrich, Chas. (Ki)—Texas Christian, 1938Aldrich, Malcolm—Yale,…National Film Registry
Each year since 1989, the Library of Congress adds 25 films to the National Film Registry to ensure that each film will be preserved in its original form. The films, which must be at least…Vocal Group Hall of Fame
The Vocal Group Hall of Fame was originally organized in 1998. It has a museum and theater in Sharon, Pa. and plans annexes in Las Vegas and Wildwood, N.J.Abba (2002) Alabama (2004) The…All-<b ><i >TIME</i></b> 100 Movies
TIME magazine's film critics Richard Corliss and Richard Schickel compiled a list of what they think are the best movies ever made. The list covers a range of genres, from kids' movies to…The 100 Best Characters in Fiction Since 1900
Book Magazine, now defunct, compiled a panel of 55 authors, literary agents, editors, and actors in 2002 to “rank the top one hundred characters in literature since 1900.”Jay Gatsby, The…Trending
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