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Brewer's: Longevity

The oldest man of modern times was Thomas Carn, if we may rely on the parish register of St. Leonard's, Shoreditch, where it is recorded that he died in the reign of Queen Elizabeth, aged…

Brewer's: John

A contraction of Johannes (Joh'n). The French contract it differently, Jean—i.e. Jehan or Jehann; in Italian, Giovanni. Popes. JOHN I. died wretchedly in jail. JOHN II. and III. were…

June 2019 Current Events: US News

Top of Page Disaster News | Science & Technology News | World News The world is a very busy place, and it's hard to stay on top of everything. Infoplease has got you covered. Here are the world…

Alfred Lord Tennyson: English War Song

English War Song Who fears to die? Who fears to die? Is there any here who fears to die He shall find what he fears, and none shall grieve For the man who fears to die:…

Jorg Haider Biography

Austrian politicianDied: October 11, 2008Best Known as: popular Austrian governor and the leader of the right-wing Alliance for Austria's Future…

July 2018 Current Events: Disaster News

Top of Page World News | US News | US News The world is a very busy place, and it's hard to stay on top of everything. Infoplease has got you covered. Here are the world news events you need to…

October 2018 Current Events: US News

Top of Page World News | Science & Technology News | Disaster News The world is a very busy place, and it's hard to stay on top of everything. Infoplease has got you covered. Here are the world…

Brewer's: Giants

(g soft). (1) Of Greek mythology, sons of Tartaros and Ge. When they attempted to storm heaven, they were hurled to earth by the aid of Hercules, and buried under Mount Etna. (2) Of…

Ozzie Nelson

Ozzie Nelson(Oswald George Nelson)actor, orchestra leader, producer, directorBorn: 3/20/1906Birthplace: Jersey City, New Jersey Orchestra leader who became the emblem for the 1950s typical…