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Vinland
(Encyclopedia) Vinland or Wineland, section of North America discovered by Leif Ericsson in the 11th cent. The sources for the knowledge of Leif Ericsson's exploration differ as to whether it was…submarine
(Encyclopedia) submarine, naval craft capable of operating for an extended period of time underwater. Submarines are almost always warships, although a few are used for scientific, business, or other…metaphysics
(Encyclopedia) metaphysicsmetaphysicsmĕtəfĭzˈĭks [key], branch of philosophy concerned with the ultimate nature of existence. It perpetuates the Metaphysics of Aristotle, a collection of treatises…Irish literary renaissance
(Encyclopedia) Irish literary renaissance, late 19th- and early 20th-century movement that aimed at reviving ancient Irish folklore, legends, and traditions in new literary works. The movement, also…Houdini, Harry
(Encyclopedia) Houdini, HarryHoudini, Harryh&oomacr;dēˈnē [key], 1874–1926, American magician and writer, b. Budapest, Hungary, as Erik Weisz, later modified to Ehrich Weiss; his stage name…Smith, Sydney
(Encyclopedia) Smith, Sydney, 1771–1845, English clergyman, writer, and wit, ordained in the Church of England in 1794. In 1798 he went as a tutor to Edinburgh, where he studied medicine,…Botha, Pieter Willem
(Encyclopedia) Botha, Pieter WillemBotha, Pieter Willempēˈtər vĭlˈəm bōˈtə [key], 1916–2006, South African political leader. An Afrikaner and a member of the right-wing National party, he first…The Journals of Lewis & Clark: January 1, 1806
by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark December 31, 1805January 2, 1806January 1, 1806 Fort Clatsop 1806. January 1st Tuesday. This morning I was awoke at an early hour by the…The Journals of Lewis & Clark: January 17, 1806
by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark January 16, 1806January 18, 1806January 17, 1806 Saturday January 17th 1806 This morning we were visited by Comowool and 7 of the Clatsops our…Trending
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