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(Encyclopedia) kidnapping, in law, the taking away of a person by force, threat, or deceit, with intent to cause him to be detained against his will. Kidnapping may be done for ransom or for…Kony, Joseph Rao
(Encyclopedia) Kony, Joseph Rao, 1964?–, Ugandan rebel and war criminal. His cousin, Alice Lakwena, led the Holy Spirit Movement against (1986–87) Uganda's President Museveni, and when she was…lionfish
(Encyclopedia) lionfish, common name for a genus (Pterois) of the family Scorpaenidae (see rockfish), comprising venomous subtropical marine fish native to the South Pacific, the Indian Ocean, and…fluoridation
(Encyclopedia) fluoridationfluoridationfl&oobreve;rˌĭdāˈshən [key], process of adding a fluoride to the water supply of a community to preserve the teeth of the inhabitants. Tooth enamel…Yoshida, Shigeru
(Encyclopedia) Yoshida, ShigeruYoshida, Shigerushēgāˈr&oomacr; yōˈshēdä [key], 1878–1967, Japanese statesman. He was until 1954 the most powerful political figure in postwar Japan. He was…ransom
(Encyclopedia) ransom, price of redemption demanded by the captor of a person, vessel, or city. In ancient times cities frequently paid ransom to prevent their plundering by captors. The custom of…Huss, John
(Encyclopedia) Huss, JohnHuss, Johnhŭs [key], Czech Jan HusHuss, Johnyän h&oobreve;s [key], 1369?–1415, Czech religious reformer. At the invitation of Holy Roman Emperor Sigismund, who granted…Anne Bradstreet: In Thankful Remembrance for My Dear Husband's Safe Arrival Sept 3, 1662
In Thankful Remembrance for My Dear Husband's Safe Arrival Sept 3, 1662 What shall I render to Thy name Or how Thy praises speak? My thanks how shall I testify? O Lord, Thou know'st I'm weak…Haya de la Torre, Víctor Raúl
(Encyclopedia) Haya de la Torre, Víctor RaúlHaya de la Torre, Víctor Raúlvēkˈtôr rä&oomacr;lˈ äˈyä dā lä tôˈrĕ [key], 1895–1979, Peruvian political leader, founder of the APRA party. Although he…Knapp, Seaman Asahel
(Encyclopedia) Knapp, Seaman AsahelKnapp, Seaman Asahelsēˈmən āˈsəhĕlˌ năp [key], 1833–1911, agriculturist and teacher, b. Schroon Lake, N.Y., grad. Union College, Schenectady, 1856. He went to Iowa…Trending
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