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The Planets - Mars
Because of its blood-red color (which comes from iron-rich dust), this planet was named for Mars, the Roman god of war. Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun, situated between Earth and…Theories of the Universe: It All Depends on Your Position
It All Depends on Your PositionTheories of the UniverseCracks in a Newtonian WorldFaster Than a Speeding Light WaveIt All Depends on Your PositionThe Relative Nature of Space and TimeGeological…Theories of the Universe: Size in the Microcosm
Size in the MicrocosmTheories of the UniverseForces, Particles, and Some Cosmological GlueSize in the MicrocosmThe Forces You Already KnowThe Particle ZooThe Last Train to Quarkville I'd like to…Krampus: The Christmas Devil
Top of Page In the realm of holiday folklore, few figures are as intriguing and fearsome as Krampus, the Christmas devil. With his long horns, cloven hooves, and menacing appearance, Krampus is a…Poem: Burbank with a Baedeker: Bleistein with a Cigar
Poem 1 Poem 3 Burbank with a Baedeker: Bleistein with a Cigar Tra-la-la-la-la-la-laire--nil nisi divinum stabile est; caetera fumus--the gondola stopped, the old palace was there…Creed Biography
Creedalternative rock band Creed dominated the late '90s commercial rock scene, selling more than 20 million albums while blending uplifting melodies with an edgy lyrical perspective. While…sanction
(Encyclopedia) sanction, in law and ethics, any inducement to individuals or groups to follow or refrain from following a particular course of conduct. All societies impose sanctions on their members…Oglethorpe, James Edward
(Encyclopedia) Oglethorpe, James EdwardOglethorpe, James Edwardōˈgəlthôrp [key], 1696–1785, English general and philanthropist, founder of the American colony of Georgia. He had some military…Ghiberti, Lorenzo
(Encyclopedia) Ghiberti, LorenzoGhiberti, Lorenzolōrĕnˈtsō gēbĕrˈtē [key], c.1378–1455, Florentine sculptor. He received his early training in the workshop of Bartoluccio. In 1401 he entered the…Geometry: Pyramids
PyramidsGeometryThe Next Dimension: Surfaces and SolidsPrismsPyramidsCylinders and ConesPolyhedraSpheresPlatonic Solids A geometry book would not be complete if it did not include more than a…Trending
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