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Brewer's: Blow

(To). As the wind blows; or to blow with the breath. (Anglo-Saxon, blawan, to blow or breathe.) It will soon blow over. It will soon be no longer talked about; it will soon come to an end…

Brewer's: Arms of England

(The Royal). The three lions leopardised were the cognisance of William the Conqueror; the lion rampant in the second quarter is from the arms of Scotland; and the harp in the fourth…

February 2009 Current Events: World News

U.S. News | Business/Science News Here are the key events in world news for the month of February, 2009. Iceland Swears in First Female Prime Minister (Feb. 1): Johanna Sigurdardottir will lead an…

February 2017 Current Events: World News

Top of Page Disaster News | Science & Technology News | US 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 15 world…

November 2006

WorldTaiwanese President Accused of Corruption (Nov. 3): Prosecutors indict Wu Shu-chen, the wife of President Chen Shui-ban, charging that she spent $450,000 in public funds on personal…

Gettysburg: Virtual Tour

Here's a walk-through of the Battle at Gettysburg by Jennie Wood Related Links Battle of Gettysburg Fact Sheet The Deadliest Battles in the Civil War…