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The Devil's Dictionary: Magdalene
by Ambrose Bierce MADMAGICMAGDALENE -n. An inhabitant of Magdala. Popularly, a woman found out. This definition of the word has the authority of ignorance, Mary of Magdala being another…Persons under 18 years old, percent, 2000
Age Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 Census of Population, Public Law 94-171 Redistricting Data File. Updated every 10 years. http://factfinder.census.gov. Definition: Age classification is…The Redshirt Freshman
The Question: In college football, what is the definition of a redshirt freshman and a true freshman? The Answer: When a freshman athlete is…The "Seven Seas"
The Question: What are "the Seven Seas?" The Answer: The phrase "seven seas" is an ancient term used to describe all the seas and oceans of the world. The phrase has no definite meaning, which…U.S. Labor Statistics
The Question: Can you tell me how many people are employed in the following occupations in the U.S.: doctor, lawyer, educator, technical/engineer, managerial…Former Yugoslavia
YugoslaviaSee Serbia and Montenegro.Major sources and definitionsYemenCountriesZaireFederalist No. 42
No 41 No 43 The Powers Conferred by the Constitution Further Considered From the New York Packet.Tuesday, January 22, 1788.Madison To the People of the State of New…The Devil's Dictionary: Riches
by Ambrose Bierce RICHRIDICULERICHES -n. A gift from Heaven signifying, "This is my beloved son, in whom I am well pleased." - John D. Rockefeller The reward of toil and virtue…The Devil's Dictionary: Precedent
by Ambrose Bierce PRE-ADAMITEPRECIPITATEPRECEDENT -n. In Law, a previous decision, rule or practice which, in the absence of a definite statute, has whatever force and authority a Judge may…We'll bail you out
The Question: At what length does a boat become a ship? The Answer: The determining factors that distinguish boats from ships has evolved over time…Trending
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