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Brewer's: Cold-Bath Fields

So called from the cold baths established there by Mr. Bains, in 1697, for the cure of rheumatism, convulsions, and other nervous disorders. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E.…

Brewer's: Field of the Forty Footsteps

At the back of the British Museum, once called Southampton Fields. The tradition is that two brothers, in the Duke of Monmouth's rebellion, took different sides and engaged each other in…

Brewer's: Loose-coat Field

The battle of Stamford in 1470. So called because the men under Lord Wells, being attacked by the Yorkists, threw off their coats that they might flee the faster. Cast off their country's…

W. C. Fields Biography

W. C. Fields(William Claude Dukenfield)comic actorBorn: 1/29/1880Birthplace: Philadelphia Comic stage, film, and radio actor best known for his raspy voice, bulbous nose, and portrayals of…

Men's Olympic Track & Field

Find Olympic gold-medal performances in all men's track and field events. 100 meters200 meters400 meters800 meters1500 meters5000 meters10,000 metersMarathon110-meter Hurdles400-meter…

Women's Olympic Track & Field

100 meters200 meters400 meters800 meters1500 meters5000 meters10,000 metersMarathon100-meter Hurdles400-meter Hurdles4x100-meter Relay4x400-meter Relay20-kilometer WalkHigh JumpPole VaultLong…

How to Play Safely on the Field

There are many benefits associated with sports activities, including getting cardiovascular exercise, building self-esteem and learning the value of teamwork. However, there is one important aspect…

2004 Women's Track & Field

Event Time 100m Yuliya Nesterenko, BEL 10.93 Lauryn Williams, USA10.96 Veronica Campbell, JAM10.97 200m Veronica Campbell, JAM 22.05 Allyson Felix, USA22.18 Debbie Ferguson, BAH22.30 400m…

Ernest Henry GRUENING, Congress, AK (1887-1974)

Senate Years of Service: 1959-1969 Party: Democrat GRUENING Ernest Henry , a Senator from Alaska; born in New York City, February 6, 1887; attended Drisler School and Sachs School; graduated from…

William Shakespeare: Henry IV (Pt 2), Act I

Act IScene IThe sameEnter Lord BardolphLord BardolphWho keeps the gate here, ho?The Porter opens the gateWhere is the earl?PorterWhat shall I say you are?Lord BardolphTell thou the earl That…