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(Encyclopedia) SanSansăn [key], people of SW Africa (mainly Botswana, Namibia, Angola, and South Africa), consisting of several groups and numbering about 100,000 in all. They are generally short in…rattlesnake
(Encyclopedia) rattlesnake, poisonous New World snake of the pit viper family, distinguished by a rattle at the end of the tail. The head is triangular, being widened at the base. The rattle is a…ground squirrel
(Encyclopedia) ground squirrel, name applied to certain terrestrial rodents of the squirrel family. In North America the name refers to members of the genus Citellus and sometimes to the closely…tank, military
(Encyclopedia) tank, military, armored vehicle having caterpillar traction and armed with machine guns, cannon, rockets, or flame throwers. The tank, together with the airplane, opened up modern…Utah
Utah State Information Capital: Salt Lake City Official Name: Utah Organized as a territory/republic: September 9, 1850 Entered Union (rank): January 4, 1896 (45th state) Present…October 2014 Current Events: U.S. News
World News | Business News | Disasters & Science News Here are the key events in United States news for the month of…Brewer's: Wynd
Every man for his own hand, as Henry Wynd fought. Every man for himself; every man seeks his own advantage. When the feud between Clan Chattan and Clan…Brewer's: Passing Rich
Goldsmith tells us in his Deserted Village, that the clergyman was “passing rich with 350.” “A man he was to all the country dear, And passing rich with forty pounds a year.”Goldsmith:…Brewer's: Ships
There are three ships often confounded, viz. the Great Harry, the Regent, and the Henry Grâce de Dieu. The GREAT HARRY was built in the third year of Henry VII. (1488). It was a two-decker…Why You Should Camp This Summer
When summer arrives, the long days might feel monotonous but going camping is a perfect way to liven up your weekends. It’s fun, it’s good for you and is an ideal group activity. Technology…