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(Encyclopedia) FazzanFazzanfäz-zänˈ [key] or FezzanFazzanfĕz– [key], historic region, SW Libya. Marzuq, Sabhha, Brak, and Zawilah, all situated in oases in the Sahara Desert, are the chief…Faiyum, El
(Encyclopedia) Faiyum, ElFaiyum, Elĕl fīy&oomacr;mˈ [key], or Al FayyumAl Fayyumäl [key]Al Fayyum– [key]Al Fayyum fīy&oomacr;mˈ [key], region, coextensive with El Faiyum governorate, N Egypt…thick-knee
(Encyclopedia) thick-knee, common name for terrestrial, Old World birds in the family Burhinidae. The name derives from the bird's thickened tarsal joints. Thick-knees are shy, solitary birds. They…Arizona
(Encyclopedia) CE5 ArizonaArizonaârˌəzōˈnə [key], state in the SW United States. It is bordered by Utah (N), New Mexico (E), Mexico (S), and, largely across the Colorado River, Nevada and…Attack on Iraq
Operation Desert Fox and Operation Northern Watch by Borgna Brunner On Dec. 16, 1998, President Clinton announced, "Iraq has abused its final chance." Related Links Iraqi PrimerIraqSaddam…May 2017 Current Events: Science & Technology News
Top of Page Disaster News | US News | World News As sciences marches on, you can sometimes feel like you're getting left in the dust. Infoplease has what you need to stay in the know. Here are the…British Parliament: The Quartering Act of 1765
The Quartering Act of 1765British Parliament24 March 1765An act to amend and render more effectual, in his Majesty's dominions in America, an act passed in this present session of parliament…Livingstone, David
(Encyclopedia) Livingstone, DavidLivingstone, Davidlĭvˈĭngstən, –stōnˌ [key], 1813–73, Scottish missionary and explorer in Africa, the first European to cross the African continent. From 1841 to 1852…Atlas Mountains
(Encyclopedia) Atlas Mountains, system of ranges and plateaus in NW Africa, extending c.1,500 mi (2,410 km) from SW Morocco, through N Algeria, to N Tunisia; Jebel Toubkal (13,671 ft/4,167 m), in SW…pigment
(Encyclopedia) pigment, substance that imparts color to other materials. In paint, the pigment is a powdered substance which, when mixed in the liquid vehicle, imparts color to a painted surface. The…Trending
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