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Drake, Sir Francis

(Encyclopedia) Drake, Sir Francis, 1540?–1596, English navigator and admiral, first Englishman to circumnavigate the world (1577–80). In 1585, Drake commanded a fleet that sacked Vigo in Spain and…

The Divine Comedy: Paradiso: Canto X

Paradiso: Canto IXParadiso: Canto XIParadiso: Canto X Looking into his Son with all the Love Which each of them eternally breathes forth, The Primal and unutterable Power Whate'er…

The Divine Comedy: Paradiso: Canto XXXII

Paradiso: Canto XXXIParadiso: Canto XXXIIIParadiso: Canto XXXII Absorbed in his delight, that contemplator Assumed the willing office of a teacher, And gave beginning to these holy…

U.S. Zoos and Aquariums

Source: The facilities listed are members of, and accredited by, the American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA) to ensure that they are maintaining professional standards. The AZA also accredits…

Biographies: Notable Philosophers

Notable Philosophers René Descartes See also People in the NewsRecent Obituaries Related Links Philosophy Major Religions of the World Biographies by…

Immigration Milestones

A Nation of Immigrants The U.S. is a nation of immigrants. The first wave of immigrants to colonial America, from England, France, Germany, and other northern European countries, were fleeing…

States by Order of Entry Into the Union

The first (and last) U.S. states The original 13 colonies were a group of British territories in North America. Among the Thirteen colonies, Virginia was the first to be settled by English people.…

G - I

Franz Xaver GabelsbergerJames GadsdenLyman Judson GageJames GalanosJohn Kenneth GalbraithFerdinando GalianiAlbert GallatinGeorge Horace GallupIsabella Stewart GardnerThomas Andrew GareyRobert…

Leading NCAA Division I Men, 2005–2006

POINTS PER GAME FGM3FGFTPTSPPGAdam Morrison, Gonzaga3067424092628.1J. J. Redick, Duke30213922196426.8Keydren Clark, St. Peter's27310518984026.3Andre Collins, Loyola (Md.)25611810173126.1Brion…