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Brewer's: Tradesmen's Signs

removed by Act of Parliament, 1764. The London Paving Act, 6 Geo. III. 26, 17. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894TraditionsTrade follows the Flag A B C D E…

Brewer's: Amenthes

(3 syl.). The Egyptian Hades. The word means hiding-place. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894American FlagAmende honorable A B C D E F G H I J K L M…

Brewer's: American Peculiarities

American States The Americans are rich in nicknames. Every state has, or has had, its sobriquet. The people of. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894American…

Munich Massacre

The worst tragedy in modern Olympic history by Mike Morrison The Munich Olympics in 1972 were marred by terrorism. (Source: AP) Related Links Olympics Overview 20121972 GamesTerrorism Around…

Six Nations Make Their Winter Olympic Debut

East Timor, Malta, Paraguay, Togo, Tonga and Zimbabwe compete in the Winter Olympics for the first time. Related Links 2014 Winter Olympics Memorable Olympic Moments Birth of…

2008 News of the World - Georgia

2008 news of the world from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe Flag of Georgia Related Links 2008 Year in Review 2008 News of the Nation 2008 People in the News 2008…

2010 Year in Review - Iran

Major World News Stories of 2010 Flag of Greece Related Links Greece Country Profile 2010 Year in Review 2010 News of the Nation 2010 People in the News…