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Ruskin, John

(Encyclopedia) Ruskin, John, 1819–1900, English critic and social theorist. During the mid-19th cent. Ruskin was the virtual dictator of artistic opinion in England, but Ruskin's reputation declined…

silkworm

(Encyclopedia) silkworm, name for the larva of various species of moths, indigenous to Asia and Africa but now domesticated and raised for silk production throughout most of the temperate zone. The…

sea turtle

(Encyclopedia) sea turtle, name for several species of large marine turtles found in tropical and subtropical oceans. These turtles are modified for life in the ocean by having flipperlike forelimbs…

Brazil 2, Germany 0

World Cup Final played June 30 at International Stadium in Yokohama, Japan. Attendance: 69,029; Referee: Pierluigi Collina (Italy); Assistants: Leif Lindberg (Sweden), Philip Sharp (England…

Brewer's: Olivetans

Brethren of “Our Lady of Mount Olivet,” an offshoot of the Benedictine order. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894OliviaOliver A B C D E F G H I J K L…

From Private to Prophet

The Year in Movies by Peter Keough A year in film can be seen as a record of commercial and artistic achievement, in which case 1998 will be remembered as the year Hollywood made more…

Brewer's: Noll

Old Noll. Oliver Cromwell was so called by the Royalists. Noll is a familiar contraction of Oliver —i.e. Ol,' with an initial liquid. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham…

Brewer's: O'lio

or Oglio. A mixture or medley of any sort. (Spanish, olla, a pot for boiling similar to what the French call their pot au feu. The olio is the mixture of bread, vegetables, spices, meat,…

1961 Tony Awards

PlayBecket, Jean AnouilhMusicalBye, Bye BirdieActor—PlayZero Mostel, RhinocerosActress—PlayJoan Plowright, A Taste of HoneySupporting or Featured Actor—PlayMartin Gabel, Big Fish, Little…

Cook Metric!

Just Say "Yum" to Metric Measures by Holly Hartman Conversion Help CookingTemperature* Length/Distance** Don't look now—but your kitchen is full of math. When you make a recipe, you…