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Percy Bysshe Shelley: Queen Mab Book 2

by Percy Bysshe Shelley 1 3 2 If solitude hath ever led thy steps To the wild Ocean's echoing shore, And thou hast lingered there, Until the sun's broad orb Seemed resting on the burnished…

U.S. Temperature Records

From the sweltering heat of the desert southwest to the humid summers of the southeast, the highest temperatures recorded in each state provide a glimpse into the extreme weather patterns that can be…

Texas

Texas State Information Discover Texas: Including historic events, disasters, entertainment, animals, geographic landmarks, travel ideas, family outings, serial killers, haunted places in Texas,…

Top 30 Movies Filmed in Texas

Top of Page Source: iStockAlthough US films are synonymous with Hollywood, the Lone Star state of Texas has been the setting for some of the most memorable movies of all time. Both its wide-open…

U.S. Landscapes Quiz

From the majestic mountains of the Rockies to the vast deserts of the Southwest, the United States is home to a diverse range of natural wonders. In this quiz, we'll test your knowledge of some of…

Largest U.S. States by Area

Have you ever wondered which state is the biggest? In this quiz, we'll test your knowledge of the largest states in the U.S. and some interesting facts about them. From Alaska's stunning glaciers to…

Lima, city, Peru

(Encyclopedia) LimaLimalēˈmə, Span. lēˈmä [key], city (1990 metropolitan area est. pop. 6,400,000), W Peru, capital and largest city of Peru. Its port is Callao. The Lima urban area is Peru's…

hedgehog

(Encyclopedia) hedgehog, Old World insectivorous mammal of the family Erinaceidae. The spiny hedgehogs are found in Africa and Eurasia, except SE Asia. They have rounded bodies up to 13 in. (33 cm)…

DeLillo, Don

(Encyclopedia) DeLillo, DonDeLillo, Dondəlĭlˈō [key], 1936–, American novelist, b. New York City, grad. Fordham (1958). DeLillo is an accomplished prose stylist with a dark vision and mordant wit. In…

dust, atmospheric

(Encyclopedia) dust, atmospheric, minute particles slowly settling or suspended by slight currents and existing in varying amounts in all air. There is least dust at high levels over the ocean and…