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John Lennon., 1997 News

was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II for his service to music. He dedicated his knighthood to fellow ex-Beatles, Ringo Starr, George Harrison, and the late John Lennon.

The Devil's Dictionary: Koran

by Ambrose Bierce KNIGHTKORAN -n. A book which the Mohammedans foolishly believe to have been written by divine inspiration, but which Christians know to be a wicked imposture,…

The Devil's Dictionary: Misericorde

by Ambrose Bierce MISDEMEANORMISFORTUNEMISERICORDE -n. A dagger which in mediaeval warfare was used by the foot soldier to remind an unhorsed knight that he was mortal.

The Devil's Dictionary: Resplendent

by Ambrose Bierce RESPITERESPONDRESPLENDENT -adj. Like a simple American citizen beduking himself in his lodge, or affirming his consequence in the Scheme of Things as an elemental unit of…

Mattew MacFadyen Biography

actorBorn: October 17, 1974Birthplace: Norfolk, EnglandBest Known as: Mr. Darcy in 2005's Pride and Prejudice The son of an actress and drama teacher,…

Matthew MacFadyen Biography

actorBorn: October 17, 1974Birthplace: Norfolk, EnglandBest Known as: Mr. Darcy in 2005's Pride and Prejudice The son of an actress and drama teacher,…

1999 Deaths: G - L

Felix GalimirWilliam (Bill) GardinerW. Arthur Garrity, Jr.William (Pop) GatesGermain GliddenColby GoodwinRaisa GorbachevMeg GreenfieldCalvin GriffithErnest GrossJerzy GrotowskiHowie HaakHuntz…