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Polish Succession, War of the
(Encyclopedia) Polish Succession, War of the, 1733–35. On the death (1733) of Augustus II of Poland, Stanislaus I sought to reascend the Polish throne. He was supported by his son-in-law, Louis XV of…Major Bouts, 2001–02: Light Heavyweights (175 lbs)
DateWinnerLoserResultTitleSiteDec. 14Eric HardingGeorge JonesKO 7—Uncasville, Conn.Dec. 15Dariusz MichalczewskiRichard HallTKO 11—Berlin, GermanyDec. 22Bruno GirardRobert KoonTKO 11WBA*…Schopenhauer, Arthur
(Encyclopedia) Schopenhauer, ArthurSchopenhauer, Arthurärˈt&oobreve;r shōˈpənhouˌər [key], 1788–1860, German philosopher, b. Danzig (now Gdansk). The bias of his own temperament and experience…Kids' Top 100 Favorite Books
Source: National Education Association (NEA). Web: www.nea.org/readacross/resources/kidsbooks.html . This list was tabulated from an online survey that the National Education Association ran from…Why is Kaliningrad part of Russia?
Russia's exclave on the Baltic Sea The city that is now known as Kaliningrad has a contentious past. For most of its history it was inhabited by Prussian Germans, and was known by its German name…East Prussia
(Encyclopedia) East Prussia, Ger. Ostpreussen, former province of Prussia, extreme NE Germany. The region of East Prussia has low rolling hills that are heavily wooded, and it is dotted by many lakes…Railroad Accidents
While trains are convenient for travel and for transporting goods, they have become a greater danger over the years as their speed has…Horse Racing Summary: Belmont Stakes
Belmont Park; 3-year-olds; 11/2 mi Run at Jerome Park 1867 to 1890; at Morris Park 1890-94; at Belmont Park 1905-62; at Aqueduct 1963-67. Distance 15/8 mi…World War II Timeline (1939–1945)
Top of Page Source: iStockThe second world war, which lasted from 1939 to 1945, was the deadliest conflict in world history. The war began in Europe, but soon expanded to involve North Africa, the…League of Nations
(Encyclopedia) League of Nations, former international organization, established by the peace treaties that ended World War I. Like its successor, the United Nations, its purpose was the promotion of…Trending
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