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Bel Geddes, Norman
(Encyclopedia) Bel Geddes, NormanBel Geddes, Normangĕdˈēz [key], 1893–1958, American designer, b. Adrian, Mich. as Norman Melancton Geddes. He began his career in 1918 as a scene designer for the…porgy
(Encyclopedia) porgyporgypôrˈgē [key], common name for members of the Sparidae, a family of small-mouthed fishes with strong teeth adapted for crushing their food of shellfish and crustaceans.…Rachel, French actress
(Encyclopedia) RachelRachelräshĕlˈ [key], stage name of Élisa FélixRachelālēˈzä fālēksˈ [key], 1821–58, French actress, b. Switzerland. Exploited by her father in her childhood, she sang in the…Rhodes, James Ford
(Encyclopedia) Rhodes, James FordRhodes, James Fordrōdz [key], 1848–1927, American historian, b. Ohio City (now part of Cleveland). While studying in Europe he visited ironworks and steelworks in…July 2021 Current Events: World News
Top of Page US News | Science & Technology News | Disaster News The world is a very busy place, and it's hard to stay on top of everything. Infoplease has got you covered. Here are the World…Poems and Songs of Robert Burns: I do Confess Thou Art Sae Fair
by Robert Burns Lines On Fergusson, The PoetI do Confess Thou Art Sae Fair Alteration of an Old Poem. I Do confess thou art sae fair, I was been o'er the lugs in luve…Poems and Songs of Robert Burns: O Were My Love Yon Lilac Fair
by Robert Burns Blythe Hae I been On Yon HillBonie Jean-A BalladO Were My Love Yon Lilac Fair Air-"Hughie Graham." O were my love yon Lilac fair, Wi' purple blossoms to…Poems and Songs of Robert Burns: Thine Am I, My Faithful Fair
by Robert Burns Deluded Swain, The PleasureOn Mrs. Riddell's BirthdayThine Am I, My Faithful Fair Tune-"The Quaker's Wife." Thine am I, my faithful Fair, Thine, my lovely Nancy…Time Tangled Island: Mali Empire
Factropica Fast Facts and quizzes by Beth Rowen Related Links Mali: History, Geography, Government, and Culture Sundiata Encyclopedia: Timbuktu…The UN's List of “Stories the World Should Hear More About,“ 2007
The United Nations Department of Public Information began keeping a list of âTen Stories the World Should Hear More Aboutâ in 2004. The stories are not ones that have never been reported…