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Brewer's: Hair, Hairs

(Anglo-Saxon, har.) The greatest events are often drawn by hairs. Events of great pith and moment are often brought about by causes of apparently no importance. —Sir John Hawkins's…

October 2018 Current Events: Disaster News

Top of Page World News | Science & Technology News | US News The world is a very busy place, and it's hard to stay on top of everything. Infoplease has got you covered. Here are the world news…

Glossary of Chemical Terms - X

XA B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z X ray Electromagnetic radiation of high frequency and short wavelength (ranging from 10-11 to 10-9 meters). X-ray crystallography A technique…

1949 College Basketball Final AP Top 10

Writers' poll taken before tournament. Before TournsHead CoachFinal Record1Kentucky29–1Adolph Rupp32–22Oklahoma A&M21–4Hank Iba23–53St. Louis22–3Eddie Hickey22–44Illinois19–3Harry…

The Congress of Women: Pioneer Woman of Oregon

by Elizabeth M. Wilson Evolution of American LiteratureA Study in Göethe's Faust.Pioneer Woman of Oregon Elizabeth M. Wilson is a native of South Argle, N. Y. Her parents were Rev. Jos. P.…

1969–1970 Obie Awards

Best American PlayMegan Terry, Approaching SimonePaul Zindel, The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon MarigoldsBest MusicalGretchen Cryer and Nancy Ford, The Last Sweet Days of…

James Norris Memorial Trophy

Awarded to the most outstanding defenseman of the year and named after James Norris, the late Detroit Red Wings owner-president. Winners selected by PHWA. Multiple winners: Bobby Orr (8);…

Bowling Tournament Results, 1997-1998: PBA

Late 1997 Fall TourFinalEventWinnerEarningsScoreRunner-upOct. 29Ebonite Challenge (Ind.)John Mazza$21,000220-212Dave D'EntremontNov. 5Ebonite Challenge (Va.)Amleto Monacelli10,000222-213Steve…