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(Encyclopedia) magnetic levitation or maglevmaglevmăgˈlĕv [key], support and often propulsion of objects or vehicles by the use of magnets. The magnets used in magnetic levitation suspend an object…Chamberlain, Joseph
(Encyclopedia) Chamberlain, Joseph, 1836–1914, British statesman. After a successful business career, he entered local politics and won distinction as a reforming mayor of Birmingham (1873–76).…Helena
(Encyclopedia) Helena. 1 City (2020 pop. 20,633), Jefferson and Shelby cos., central Ala.; inc. 1877. White settlers began to occupy the area after…Men's NCAA Basketball Championships, 2004
Division IFirst Round—St. LouisKentucky 96, Florida A&M 76Washington 100, Univ. of Alabama-Birmingham 102Providence 58, Univ. of the Pacific 66Kansas 78, Illinois-Chicago 53Boston College…Brewer's: Birthday Suit
He was in his birthday suit. Quite nude, as when first born. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894BisBirmingham Poet A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O…10 Cities with Highest Percentage of African Americans
City 2000 % City 2010 % Gary, Ind. 84.0 Detroit, Mich. 82.7 Detroit, Mich. 81.6 Jackson, Miss. 79.4 Birmingham, Ala. 73.5 Miami Gardens, Fla. 76.3…Pulitzer Prizes: Investigative Reporting
1985 Lucy Morgan, Jack Reed (St. Petersburg [Fla.] Times), and William K. Marimow (Philadelphia Inquirer…Brewer's: Brummagem
Worthless or very inferior metallic articles made in imitation of better ones. Birmingham is the great mart and manufactory of gilt toys, cheap jewellery, imitation gems, mosaic gold, and…Brewer's: Birdcage Walk
(St. James's Park, London); so called from an aviary. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Birmingham PoetBird's-eye View A B C D E F G H I J K L M N…Timeline: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Part III
Part III: National Figure 1963 1964 1965 Next: New Directions for Civil Rights 1963 King is arrested and jailed during anti-segregation protests in Birmingham; writes Letter…Trending
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