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Brewer's: Base

The basis, or that on which an animal walks (Greek, baino, to go, and basis, a footstep). The foot is the foundation- hence, base of a pillar, etc. It is also the lowest part, and hence…

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(Encyclopedia) base: see acids and bases.

Stolen Base Records

The Question: Who owns the Major League Baseball record for consecutive stolen bases in a single season? The Answer: Vince Coleman of the St. Louis Cardinals…

Our Base in Space

The International Space Station Faces Setbacks During Construction by Beth Rowen Thousands of people from…

Brewer's: Base of Operation

in war. That is, a fortified or otherwise secure spot, where the magazines of all sorts can be formed, whence the army can derive stores, and upon which (in case of reverse) it can fall…

Brewer's: Base Tenure

Holding by copy of court-roll, in opposition to freeholders. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Base of OperationBase A B C D E F G H I J K L M N…

Chemistry: Acids and Bases

Acids and BasesChemistryAcids and BasesWhat Are Acids and Bases?Properties of Acids and BasesThe pH ScaleTitrationsBuffers As you learned way back in Chemical Equations, acid-base reactions have…

What Are Acids and Bases?

Chemistry is a fascinating field that helps us understand the world around us. Acids and bases are fundamental concepts in chemistry that have a significant impact on our daily lives. Take this quiz…

The Stolen Base Record for Catchers

The Question: My husband is a sports trivia enthusiast and wants to know who holds the all-time record for stolen bases by a catcher? The Answer: Buck Ewing, who…