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Brewer's: Field of the Cloth of Gold
The plain, near Guisnes, where Henry VIII. had his interview with Francois I. in 1520; so called from the splendour and magnificence displayed there on the occasion. Source: Dictionary of…Winter Games: Gold Medals
Figure Skating–MenFigure Skating–WomenSpeed Skating–MenSpeed Skating–WomenSkiing, Alpine–MenSkiing, Alpine–WomenIce HockeyFreestyle Skiing—MenFreestyle Skiing—Women2006 United States…cattail
(Encyclopedia) cattail or reed mace, any plant of the genus Typha, perennial herbs found in almost all open marshes. The cattail (also called club rush) has long narrow leaves, sometimes used for…Cripple Creek
(Encyclopedia) Cripple Creek, village (2020 pop. 1,155), alt. 9,375 ft (2,858 m), seat of Teller co., central Colo.; inc. 1892. Primarily a summer…The True George Washington: Enemies: Benjamin Rush
Benjamin RushA very minor but most malignant enemy was Dr. Benjamin Rush. In 1774 Washington dined with him in Philadelphia, which implied friendship. Very early in the war, however, an…Benjamin RUSH, Congress, PA (1746-1813)
RUSH, Benjamin, a Delegate from Pennsylvania; born in Byberry Township, near Philadelphia, Pa., January 4, 1746; educated under private tutors and at a private school in Nottingham, Md.; was…Bobby L. RUSH, Congress, IL (1946)
RUSH Bobby L. , a Representative from Illinois; born in Albany, Dougherty County, Ga., November 23, 1946; attended Marshall High School, Marshall, Ill.; B.A., Roosevelt University, Chicago, Ill.,…Rush CLARK, Congress, IA (1834-1879)
CLARK Rush , a Representative from Iowa; born in Schellsburg, Bedford County, Pa., October 1, 1834; attended the common schools, the local academy at Ligonier, Pa., and was graduated from…cyanide process
(Encyclopedia) cyanide process or cyanidation, method for extracting gold from its ore. The ore is first finely ground and may be concentrated by flotation; if it contains certain impurities, it may…Brihadaranyaka-Upanishad: First Adhyâya, Third Brahmana
Third BrahmanaI. There were two kinds of descendants of Pragâpati, the Devas and the Asuras. Now the Devas were indeed the younger, the Asuras the elder ones. The Devas, who were struggling…Trending
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