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The Journals of Lewis & Clark: Clark, March 3, 1806
Day 1239 Day 1241 Clark, March 3, 1806 Monday March 3rd 1806 Two of our Canoes have been lately injured very much in consequence of the tide leaveing them partially on Shore. they Split by…Slocum massacre
(Encyclopedia) Slocum massacre, July 29–30, 1910, killing of an unknown number of African Americans by armed mobs of white men in the town of Slocum, Texas. The killings may have been precipitated by…English setter
(Encyclopedia) English setter, breed of large sporting dog developed over hundreds of years in England. It stands about 25 in. (63.5 cm) high at the shoulder and weighs about 60 lb (27.2 kg). Its…Regents of the University of California v. Bakke
(Encyclopedia) Regents of the University of California v. Bakke, case decided in 1978 by the U.S. Supreme Court. The Court held in a closely divided decision that race could be one of the factors…The Journals of Lewis & Clark: Lewis, May 1, 1805
Day 629 Day 631 Lewis, May 1, 1805 May 1st 1805. Shannon killed a bird of the plover kind the weight one pound.- eye black percing and prominent Measure…cuttlefish
(Encyclopedia) cuttlefish, common name applied to cephalopod mollusks that have 10 tentacles, or arms, 8 of which have muscular suction cups on their inner surface and 2 that are longer and can shoot…jackrabbit
(Encyclopedia) jackrabbit, popular name for several hares of W North America, characterized by very long legs and ears. Jackrabbits are powerful jumpers and fast runners. In normal progress leaps are…The Journals of Lewis & Clark: April 6, 1806
by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark April 5, 1806April 7, 1806April 6, 1806 Sunday April 6th 1806. This morning we had the dryed meat secured in skins and the canoes loaded; we took…The Journals of Lewis & Clark: Lewis, June 11, 1805
Day 711 Day 713 Lewis, June 11, 1805 Tuesday June 11th 1805 This morning I felt much better, but somewhat weakened by my disorder. at 8 A.M. I swung my pack, and set forward with my little…Facelift for the $50
In April 2004, the U.S. Treasury unveiled its latest redesigned bill: the $50. The new bill features splashes of red and blue, in addition to the black and green ink found on other bills.…Trending
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