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paleography

(Encyclopedia) paleographypaleographypālēŏgˈrəfē [key] [Gr.,=early writing], term generally meaning all study and interpretation of old ways of recording language. In a narrower sense, it excludes…

John F. Kennedy, Jr., Remembered

Reactions of friends, family, and public figures by Beth Rowen Memorials to John F. Kennedy, Jr., appeared at his Tribeca home and the offices of George magazine in New York City. Related Links…

John Fitzgerald Kennedy

John F. Kennedy was assassinated more than a half century ago. Take a look back at his life, legacy, and family. John Fitzgerald Kennedy John Fitzgerald Kennedy BiographyEncyclopedia: John…

Winter Olympics: 2006 Competing Countries

86 countries are participating in the Torino Winter Olympics Related Links 2006 Winter OlympicsTorino Preview2006 Medal Standings by CountryWinter Olympics Through The Years HistoryAll-Time…

Kushner, Tony

(Encyclopedia) Kushner, TonyKushner, Tonyk&oobreve;shˈnər [key], 1956–, American playwright, b. New York City. He was a little-known off-Broadway playwright with several interesting works, e.g.,…

The Golden Bird

The Golden Bird A certain king had a beautiful garden, and in the garden stood a tree which bore golden apples. These apples were always counted, and about the time when they began to grow…

1998 Formula One Race Locations

March— AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX at Melbourne; BRAZILIAN GP at Interlagos in Sao Paulo. April— ARGENTINE GP at Buenos Aires; SAN MARINO GP at Imola, Italy. May— SPANISH GRAND PRIX at Barcelona; GP of…

1997 Race Locations

March— AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX at Melbourne; BRAZILIAN GP at Interlagos in Sao Paulo. April— ARGENTINE GP at Buenos Aires; SAN MARINO GP at Imola, Italy. May— GP of MONACO at Monte Carlo; SPANISH…

Life Expectancy by Country

The Places Where People Live the Longest If you look at the rankings, the average life expectancy by country can vary greatly. Why is that? Some factors, like access to health care, are obvious.…