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(Encyclopedia) scurvy, deficiency disorder resulting from a lack of vitamin C (ascorbic acid) in the diet. Scurvy does not occur in most animals because they can synthesize their own vitamin C, but…Brewer's: Gama
(g hard). Vasco da Gama, the Portuguese, was the first European navigator who doubled the Cape of Good Hope. With such mad seas the daring Gama fought ... Incessant labouring round the…The True George Washington: Tastes and Amusements: Horsemanship and Hunting
Horsemanship and HuntingWashington was from boyhood passionately fond of horsemanship, and when but seventeen owned a horse. Humphreys states that "all those who have seen General Washington…The Koran/Sura XIX. — Mary
Sura XIX.[291] — MaryMecca — 98 Verses In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful KAF. HA. YA. AIN. SAD.[292] A recital of thy Lord's mercy to his servant Zachariah; When he called…North Carolina
North Carolina State Information Capital: Raleigh Official Name: North Carolina Organized as a territory/republic: March 24, 1663 Entered Union (rank): November 21, 1789 Present constitution…Herschel
(Encyclopedia) HerschelHerschelhûrˈshəl [key], family of distinguished English astronomers. Sir William Herschel,Sir William Herschel, 1738–1822, born Friedrich Wilhelm Herschel, was a great pioneer…KwaZulu-Natal
(Encyclopedia) KwaZulu-NatalKwaZulu-Natalkwäz&oomacr;ˈl&oomacr;-nätälˈ [key], province (2011 pop. 10,267,300), 36,433 sq mi (94,361 sq km), E South Africa, on the Indian Ocean. Formerly Natal…Western Sahara
(Encyclopedia) CE5 Western Sahara, territory (2015 est. pop. 526,000), 102,703 sq mi (266,000 sq km), NW Africa, occupied by Morocco. It borders on the Atlantic Ocean in the west, on Morocco in…Percy Bysshe Shelley: The Cloud
by Percy Bysshe Shelley A Vision of the SeaTo a SkylarkThe Cloud Published with "Prometheus Unbound", 1820. I bring fresh showers for the thirsting flowers, From the seas and the streams…Dangerous Animals: Hippopotamuses, Crocodiles, and Hyenas
Hippopotamuses, crocodiles, and hyenas by David Johnson If a hyena clan is large enough, it will challenge a pride of lions in a battle over food. Profiles of Dangerous Animals…Trending
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