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(Encyclopedia) dune, mound or ridge of wind-blown sand formed in arid regions and along coasts. Dunes are common in most of the great deserts of the world. Often a dune begins to form because…pidgin
(Encyclopedia) pidginpidginpĭjˈən [key], a lingua franca that is not the mother tongue of anyone using it and that has a simplified grammar and a restricted, often polyglot vocabulary. The earliest…Oaxaca, state, Mexico
(Encyclopedia) OaxacaOaxacawähäˈkä [key], state (1990 pop. 3,019,560), 36,375 sq mi (94,211 sq km), S Mexico, on the Pacific Ocean and its arm, the Gulf of Tehuantepec. Oaxaca is the capital. The…flea
(Encyclopedia) flea, common name for any of the small, wingless insects of the order Siphonaptera. The adults of both sexes eat only blood and are all external parasites of mammals and birds. Fleas…Galveston
(Encyclopedia) Galveston Galveston gălˈvəstən [key], city (2020 pop. 50,546), seat of Galveston co., on Galveston…Vendée
(Encyclopedia) VendéeVendéeväNdāˈ [key], department (1990 pop. 509,356), W France, on the Bay of Biscay, in Poitou. The offshore islands of Noirmoutier and Yeu are included in the department. Largely…The Women
By: Heather McDonald Director: Michael Mayer Cast: Kevin Bacon, John Dossett Opened: 2/7/2002 at the American Airlines Theatre Bea Arthur on Broadway, Just Between Friends…Caribbean Map: Regions, Geography, Facts & Figures
The Caribbean islands is a region located east of Central America in the Caribbean Sea, and has a rich history and culture that dates back to the 15th century. The area consists of over 700 islands,…Poems and Songs of Robert Burns: 1791
by Robert Burns 179017921791ContentsLament Of Mary, Queen Of Scots, On The Approach Of SpringThere'll Never Be Peace Till Jamie Comes HameSong-Out Over The ForthThe Banks O' Doon-First VersionThe…The Voices of National Public Radio — What Do They Look Like?
The voices of NPR have inspired, informed and charmed many of us, becoming as welcome and reassuring as family members. Now you have a face to go with the voice. Robert Siegel, Linda…Trending
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