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1 Corinthians: 1

1 Corinthians Chapter 1 1 Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother, 2 Unto the church of God which is at Corinth, to them…

Ruth: 2

Ruth Chapter 2 1 And Naomi had a kinsman of her husband's, a mighty man of wealth, of the family of Elimelech; and his name was Boaz. 2 And Ruth the Moabitess said unto Naomi, Let…

Marjorie Reynolds 1997 Deaths

Marjorie Reynoldsfilm and television actress Reynolds appeared in more than 50 films but is best remembered for her role as Linda Mason, the graceful singer and dancer courted by Bing Crosby…

Rainier III 2005 Deaths

Rainier IIIAge: 81 Prince of Monaco who was Europe's longest-serving monarch, ruling for 56 years. Under Rainier, Monaco became a playground for the rich and famous, with its breathtaking…

The Devil's Dictionary: Humorist

by Ambrose Bierce HUMANITYHURRICANEHUMORIST -n. A plague that would have softened down the hoar austerity of Pharaoh's heart and persuaded him to dismiss Israel with his best wishes, cat-…

The Devil's Dictionary: Halo

by Ambrose Bierce HALFHANDHALO -n. Properly, a luminous ring encircling an astronomical body, but not infrequently confounded with "aureola," or "nimbus," a somewhat similar phenomenon worn…

Greek and Roman Mythology

The many gods and heroes of the Classical world Most of the Greek deities were adopted by the Romans, although in many cases there was a change of name. In the list below, information is given…

Jeff Buckley 1997 Deaths

Jeff Buckley musician Buckley, a folk, rock and pop singer, played the Manhattan club scene before releasing critical hit albums Live at Siné and Grace. At the time of his death, Buckley was…