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Brewer's: Nancy
The sailor's choice in Dibdin's exquisite song beginning, “'Twas post meridian half-past four.” At half-past four he parted by signal from his Nancy; at eight he bade her a long adieu; next morn a…Brewer's: Woolen
In 1666 an Act of Parliament was passed for “burying in woollen only,” which was intended for “the encouragement of the woollen manufactures of the…Brewer's: Paris
or Alexander. Son of Priam, and cause of the siege of Troy. He was hospitably entertained by Menelaos, King of Sparta; and eloped with Helen, his host's wife. This brought about the siege…Lumumba, Patrice Emergy
(Encyclopedia) Lumumba, Patrice Emergy Lumumba, Patrice Emergy pətrēsˈ ĕmârzhēˈ l&oomacr;m&oomacr;mˈbä…Brewer's: Wandering Jew
(1) Of Greek tradition. Aristeas, a poet who continued to appear and disappear alternately for above 400 years, and who visited all the mythical…Templeton Foundation Prize for Progress in Religion
The Templeton Prize, an award to encourage progress in religion, was established in 1972 by Sir John Templeton, a Tennessee-born financial analyst and…Brewer's: Jew
The Wandering Jew. (1) Said to be KHARTAPH'ILOS, Pilate's porter. When the officers were dragging Jesus out of the hall, Kartaphilos struck Him with his fist in the back, saying, “Go…European Commission
(Encyclopedia) European Commission (EC), institution of the European Union (EU) invested with executive powers; it also is the main EU institution that initiates legislation. Located in Brussels,…Hainaut
(Encyclopedia) Hainaut Hainaut ĕnōˈ [key], Du. Henegouwen, province, 1,437 sq mi (3,722 sq km…1998 U.S. Men's National Soccer Schedule and Results
Through Oct. 15, 1998. World Cup matches are in bold type. Date Result USA Goals Site Crowd Jan. 24 Sweden W, 1-0 Wegerle Orlando, Fla. 12,773 Feb. 1 Cuba…Trending
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