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Yukon, river, Canada and the United States
(Encyclopedia) YukonYukony&oomacr;ˈkŏn [key], river, c.2,000 mi (3,220 km) long, rising in Atlin Lake, NW British Columbia, Canada, and receiving numerous headwater streams; one of the longest…Biddle, Nicholas, American financier
(Encyclopedia) Biddle, Nicholas, 1786–1844, American financier, b. Philadelphia. After holding important posts in the American legations in France and England, he returned to the United States in…Social Credit
(Encyclopedia) Social Credit, economic plan in Canada, based on the theories of Clifford Hugh Douglas. The central idea is that the problems fundamental to economic depression are those of unequal…Shelburne
(Encyclopedia) Shelburne, town (1990 pop. 5,871) in Chittenden co., NW Vermont, 7 mi (11 km) S of Burlington on the banks of Lake Champlain. A popular resort, Shelburne is also a center for local…Special Drawing Rights
(Encyclopedia) Special Drawing Rights (SDRs), type of international monetary reserve currency established (1968) by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Created in response to worries concerning…The Journals of Lewis & Clark: February 25, 1806
by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark February 24, 1806February 26, 1806February 25, 1806 Tuesday February 25th 1806. It continued to rain and blow so violently that there was no…Anatomy and
Physiology: Stops Along the Way
Stops Along the WayAnatomy and
PhysiologyThe Digestive SystemStops Along the WayIt's a Long Way DownJack-of-All-TradesRunning Along the TractPancreatic Panacea?What We Do with Our Food
In order…Anatomy and
Physiology: Vessels To and Fro
Vessels To and FroAnatomy and
PhysiologyCardiovascular and Lymphatic CirculationVessels To and FroHere, There, EverywhereGoing Their Separate WaysOh, the Pressure!Drainage System
As I discussed…1973–1974 Emmy Awards
Alan Alda, M*A*S*HArchive PhotosActor of the Year, SeriesAlan Alda, M*A*S*HActress of the Year, SeriesMary Tyler Moore, The Mary Tyler Moore ShowSupporting Actor of the YearMichael Moriarty,…Peforming Arts Awards - Tonys, Obies, Drama Desk Awards - Infoplease.com
A list of winners of performing arts awards, including the Tonys, the Obies, the Drama Desk Awards, and many others, over the past several decades. Actors, directors, writers, producers, and many…Trending
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