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Hepplewhite, George

(Encyclopedia) Hepplewhite, GeorgeHepplewhite, Georgehĕpˈəlhwīt [key], d. 1786, English cabinetmaker and furniture designer. His style is characterized by light, curvilinear forms, painted or inlaid…

Y Chromosome Adam

(Encyclopedia) Y Chromosome Adam, in genetics, a theoretical male ancestor of all living people; see Eve, in genetics.

Adam, in genetics

(Encyclopedia) Adam, in genetics, popular term for a theoretical male ancestor of all living people; see Eve, in genetics.

Biographies: Selected Comedians

Selected Comedians Bud Abbott and Lou Costello See also Women Comediennes People in the NewsRecent Obituaries Related Links American Film Institute's 100 Funniest Movies Movie…

Brewer's: Adam

The Talmudists say that Adam lived in Paradise only twelve hours, and account for the time thus:— The first hour, God collected the dust and animated it. The second hour, Adam stood on…

Brewer's: Adamant

is really the mineral corundum; but the word is indifferently used for rock crystal, diamond, or any hard substance, and also for the magnet or loadstone. It is often used by poet for no…

Adams, Don

actorBirthplace: New York CityBorn: 1926Died: 2005

Adams, Edie

(Edie Enke)actressBirthplace: Kingston, Pa.Born: 4/16/29

Adams, Joey

comedianBirthplace: New York CityBorn: 1911Died: 1999

Adams, Mason

actorBirthplace: New York CityBorn: 1919Died: 2005