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Moberly

(Encyclopedia) MoberlyMoberlymōˈbərlē [key], city (1990 pop. 12,839), Randolph co., N central Mo.; inc. 1868. Its manufactures include instant ice packs, automobile components, and gym equipment.…

McClure, Sir Robert John Le Mesurier

(Encyclopedia) McClure, Sir Robert John Le Mesurier, 1807–73, British arctic explorer. He entered the navy and in 1848 accompanied Sir James Clark Ross to the arctic. As a naval captain he was given…

Greenland

(Encyclopedia) Greenland, Green. Kalaallit Nunaat, Dan. Grønland, the largest island in the world (2015 est. pop. 56,000), 836,109 sq mi (2,166,086 sq km), self-governing overseas administrative…

mummy

(Encyclopedia) mummy, dead human or animal body preserved by embalming or by unusual natural conditions. As a rule mummies are from ancient times. The word is of Arabic derivation and refers…

2006 Women's Olympic Ice Hockey Medalists

Bronze Medal Game United States 4 Finland 0 Gold Medal Game Canada 4 Sweden 1   Information Please® Database, © 2007 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.   Women Ice…

jeep

(Encyclopedia) jeep, small, durable automotive vehicle intended for heavy-duty applications and sometimes provided with the capability of delivering driving power to all four wheels. The last feature…