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Brewer's: Make Mountains of Molehills
(To). To make a difficulty of trifles. “Arcem ex cloaca facare.” The corresponding French proverb is, “Faire d'un mouche un éléphant.” Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham…Brewer's: Peter Botte Mountain
in the island of Mauritius; so called from a Dutchman who scaled its summit, but lost his life in coming down. It is a rugged cone, more than 2,800 feet in height. Source: Dictionary of…Snow Mountain Bike Racing
YearMen's Downhill1997Shaun Palmer1998Andrew Shandro1999Event discontinuedYearWomen's Downhill1997Missy Giove1998Marla Streb1999Event discontinuedYearMen's Speed1997Phil Tintsman1998Jurgen…Brewer's: Old Man of the Mountain
Hassanben-Sabah, the sheik Al Jebal, and founder of the sect called Assassins (q.v.). Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Old Man of the SeaOld Man of the Moon…Exploring the Andes Mountains Quiz
The Andes Mountains are the longest mountain range in the world, stretching about 5,500 miles along the western coast of South America. These majestic mountains are home to diverse flora and fauna,…World's Highest Mountain Peaks
Are you ready to test your knowledge about the world's highest mountain peaks? From Mount Everest to K2, these peaks have awed and inspired adventurers for centuries. So, let's see if you can name…The World's Highest Mountains Quiz
Mountains have always captivated human imagination. They are not only impressive natural wonders, but also a true test of human endurance and courage. The world's highest mountains, in particular,…The Koran/Sura LII — The Mountain
Sura LII — The MountainMecca — 49 Verses In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful BY the MOUNTAIN, And by the Book written On an outspread roll, And by the frequented fane,[127…Cantabrian Mountains
(Encyclopedia) Cantabrian MountainsCantabrian Mountainskăntāˈbrēən [key], N Spain, extending c.300 mi (480 km) along the Bay of Biscay from the Pyrenees to Cape Finisterre. Torre de Cerredo (8,687 ft…Hindu Kush
(Encyclopedia) Hindu KushHindu Kushhĭnˈd&oomacr; k&oobreve;sh [key], a high mountain system, extending c.500 mi (800 km) W from the Pamir Knot, N Pakistan, into NE Afghanistan; rising to 25,…Trending
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