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Brewer's: Butterfly Kiss

(A). A kiss with one's eyelashes, that is, stroking the cheek with one's eyelashes. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894ButtonButterflies A B C D E F G H…

1999 Professional Golf Season Review

Tragedy Mars Record-Setting Season The death of Payne Stewart and five others in a plane crash on Oct. 25 overshadowed all the record-breaking achievements by golf's biggest stars this year.…

Weather: Thunderstorms

ThunderstormsWeatherThere's No Place Like HomeThunderstormsDoing the TwistThe ChaseStaying Safe in a Storm These powerhouses have their origins in a strong, volatile atmosphere. The atmosphere has…

Dwight David Eisenhower

Dwight David EisenhowerBorn: 10/14/1890Birthplace: Denison, Tex. Dwight David Eisenhower was born in Denison, Tex., on Oct. 14, 1890. His ancestors lived in Germany and emigrated to America…

Brewer's: Hippocrene

(3 syl.). The fountain of the Muses, produced by a stroke of the hoof of Pegasos (Greek, hippos, horse; krene, fountain). Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer,…

Brewer's: Balmérino

(Lord) was beheaded, but the executioner at the first stroke cut only half through the neck, and (we are told) his lordship turned round and grinned at the bungler. Source: Dictionary of…