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Entertainment News from December 1997

Elton John Archive Photos 5 Kathie Lee just can't seem to get a break. The New York Daily News reports that state authorities have shut down a Manhattan factory that manufactures…

Boleyn, Anne

(Encyclopedia) Boleyn, AnneBoleyn, Anneb&oobreve;lˈĭn, b&oobreve;lĭnˈ [key], 1507?–1536, second queen consort of Henry VIII and mother of Elizabeth I. She was the daughter of Sir Thomas…

Most LGBTQ-Friendly Countries (2023 Update)

Top of Page The struggle for LGBTQIA+ rights is ongoing and there are still many countries where discrimination against the community is prevalent. It is important for individuals and organizations…

Ian Thorpe

Ian ThorpeBorn: Oct. 13, 1982Swimming 5-time gold medalist; won 400m free at Sydney Olympics (breaking his own world record) and silver in 200m free; won gold and broke the world record in…

antioxidant

(Encyclopedia) antioxidant, substance that prevents or slows the breakdown of another substance by oxygen. Synthetic and natural antioxidants are used to slow the deterioration of gasoline and rubber…

Hymen

(Encyclopedia) HymenHymenhīˈmən [key] or HymenaeusHymenhīmənēˈəs [key], in Greek mythology, personification of marriage, represented as a beautiful youth carrying a bridal torch and wearing a veil.

Hillary Clinton: Campaign Issues

Where she stands Hillary Clinton Source: Mathew Sumner for Associated Press Related Links Hillary Clinton Biography Hillary Clinton Website Closest…

Iceland Department of State Background

U.S. Department of State Background Note Iceland Index: Geography People History Government Political Conditions Defense Foreign Relations U.S.-Icelandic Relations GEOGRAPHYIceland is a…

Antoninus, Saint

(Encyclopedia) Antoninus, SaintAntoninus, Saintăntōnīˈnəs [key], 1389–1459, Italian churchman, b. Antoninus Pierozzi. He was a Dominican and became archbishop of Florence. He ruled well and was…

Hakuho

(Encyclopedia) Hakuho, 1985–, Mongolian sumo wrestler, b. Ulaanbaator as Mönkhbatyn Davaajarga. The son of a wrestler, he went to Japan in 2000 to train and made his professional debut in 2001. He…