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(Encyclopedia) subsidence, lowering of a portion of the earth's crust. The subsidence of land areas over time has resulted in submergence by shallow seas (see oceans). Land subsidence can occur…Wilson, Robert
(Encyclopedia) Wilson, Robert, 1941–, dramatist, director, and designer, b. Waco, Tex. He began his arts career as a painter. A leading figure in postmodern theater since 1963, when he arrived in New…skin diving
(Encyclopedia) skin diving, act of swimming freely underwater. It is done with the aid of a face mask, swimming fins for the feet, and either a snorkel breathing tube or scuba [acronym for self-…2002 Drama Desk Awards
The Drama Desk, a group of 150 theater critics and reporters, announced the awards on May 19, 2002.Outstanding Play (tie)The Goat or Who Is Sylvia? and MetamorphosesOutstanding…Quotations by Women
From Golda Meir to Whoopi Goldberg Compiled by Ann Marie Imbornoni New Quiz: Try the Famous Quotations by Women quiz. I don't want to get to the end of my life and find that I lived just…Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
The premier prize for American poetry The Pulitzer Prize for Poetry, first given in 1922, is widely recognized as one of the biggest prizes in the American publishing industry. It's important to…Irwin, Robert
(Encyclopedia) Irwin, Robert, 1928–, American painter and sculptor, b. Long Beach, Calif. Irwin was one of the founders of the California-based Light and Space movement. Early in his career, he…Machado, Gerardo
(Encyclopedia) Machado, GerardoMachado, Gerardogārärˈᵺō [key]Machado, Gerardo mächäˈᵺō [key], 1871–1939, president of Cuba (1925–33). A businessman turned presidential candidate in 1924, he channeled…Duluth
(Encyclopedia) Duluth Duluth dəl&oomacr;thˈ [key], city (2020 pop. 86,697), seat of St. Louis co., NE Minn., at…Adams, Samuel
(Encyclopedia) Adams, Samuel, 1722–1803, political leader in the American Revolution, signer of the Declaration of Independence, b. Boston, Mass.; second cousin of John Adams. An unsuccessful…Trending
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