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Cram, Ralph Adams

(Encyclopedia) Cram, Ralph Adams, 1863–1942, American architect, b. Hampton Falls, N.H. An ardent exponent of Gothic architecture, Cram produced many collegiate and ecclesiastical works in a neo-…

Brewer's: Adam

The Talmudists say that Adam lived in Paradise only twelve hours, and account for the time thus:— The first hour, God collected the dust and animated it. The second hour, Adam stood on…

Brewer's: Adamant

is really the mineral corundum; but the word is indifferently used for rock crystal, diamond, or any hard substance, and also for the magnet or loadstone. It is often used by poet for no…

Adams, Don

actorBirthplace: New York CityBorn: 1926Died: 2005

Adams, Edie

(Edie Enke)actressBirthplace: Kingston, Pa.Born: 4/16/29

Adams, Joey

comedianBirthplace: New York CityBorn: 1911Died: 1999

Adams, Mason

actorBirthplace: New York CityBorn: 1919Died: 2005

Adam's rib

The Question: Do men and women have the same number of ribs? The Answer: Yes. Men and women both have twelve pairs of ribs, for a total of…

Patch Adams

Director: Tom ShadyacWriter: Steve OedekerkUniversal; PG–13; 110 minutesRelease: 12/98Cast: Robin Williams, Monica Potter, Daniel London, Philip Seymour Hoffman and Bob Gunton Operating like…

Adam West

Name at birth: William West AndersonActor Adam West is best known for his three high-flying years as the star of the spoofy 1960s superhero show Batman. Adam West was raised on a farm near Walla…