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(Encyclopedia) domestic science: see home economics.Jugnauth, Anerood
(Encyclopedia) Jugnauth, Anerood, 1930–, Mauritian political leader, prime minister of Mauritius (1982–95, 2000–2003, 2014–17). Trained as a lawyer, he was first elected to the National Assembly in…Mays, Willie Howard, Jr.
(Encyclopedia) Mays, Willie Howard, Jr. (“Say Hey” Willie Mays), 1931–, American baseball player, b. Fairfield, Ala. He began his professional career at 17 with the Black Barons of the Negro National…Dolby, Ray Milton
(Encyclopedia) Dolby, Ray Milton, 1933–2013, American inventor, audio engineer, and corporate executive, B.S. Stanford, 1957, Ph.D. Cambridge, 1961. While a teenager, he worked for Ampex Corp. (1949–…Home of Polwarth, Sir Patrick
(Encyclopedia) Home of Polwarth, Sir Patrick, or Sir Patrick Hume of PolwarthHome of Polwarth, Sir Patrick,both: hy&oomacr;m, pōlˈwərth [key], 1641–1724, Scottish statesman. Devoted to…Lincoln Home National Historic Site
(Encyclopedia) Lincoln Home National Historic Site: see National Parks and Monuments (table)national parks and monuments (table).Frederick Douglass Home National Memorial
(Encyclopedia) Frederick Douglass Home National Memorial: see National Parks and Monuments (table)national parks and monuments (table).Rodriguez, Alex
(Encyclopedia) Rodriguez, Alex (Alexander Emmanuel Rodriguez)Rodriguez, Alexrōdrēˈgəs [key], 1975–, American baseball player, b. New York City. Drafted (1993) out of high school by the Seattle…Freddie Mac
(Encyclopedia) Freddie Mac: see Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation.Elliot Lake
(Encyclopedia) Elliot Lake, city, S central Ont., Canada, W of Sudbury. The focus of a 1950s uranium-mining boom, it is now a retirement home center.…Trending
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