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(Encyclopedia) vocativevocativevŏkˈətĭv [key] [Lat.,=calling], in the grammar of certain languages (e.g., Latin), the case referring to a person addressed. In English a special intonation expresses…will-o'-the-wisp
(Encyclopedia) will-o'-the-wisp, phenomenon known also as ignis fatuus and jack-o'-lantern. It is seen at night as a pale, flickering light over marshland. There is no generally accepted explanation…O'Brian, Patrick
(Encyclopedia) O'Brian, Patrick, 1914–2000, British novelist, b. near London as Richard Patrick Russ. He changed his name in 1945 and after World War II settled in France. O'Brian's first novel,…Jack Lynch Biography
Jack LynchAge: 82 Irish politician who served as prime minister from 1966 to 1973 and from 1977 to 1978.Died: Dublin, October 20, 1999John LydayG - LJack Kiefer Biography
Jack KieferAge: 59 two-time winner on the Senior PGA Tour who was diagnosed with cancer in 1998; joined the Senior Tour in 1990 and won more than $3 million; inducted into New Jersey PGA Hall…Jack Parkinson Biography
Jack ParkinsonAge: 73 outstanding Kentucky basketball player who played under the legendary Adolph Rupp and earned All-American honors in 1946; left Kentucky for an 11–month stint in the…Jack Moran Biography
Jack MoranAge: 76 former Cincinnati Reds radio broadcaster; did Reds broadcasts for seven years with Hall-of-Famer Waite Hoyt; anchored the evening sports broadcasts and hosted the station's…Jack Bruen Biography
Jack BruenAge: 48 turned a struggling Colgate basketball team which had endured 14 straight losing seasons into a winner during his nine years (1989-97) as head coach; led the Red Raiders to…Jack LaLanne Biography
Fitness GuruBorn: 9/26/14Birthplace: San Francisco, CA A self-proclaimed junk food addict and sugarholic whose early life was plagued by headaches, bulimia, and a…Jack Simplot Biography
American billionaireDied: May 25, 2008Best Known as: American potato farmer and billionaire Deathplace: Boise, Idaho Jack Simplot developed the first frozen…Trending
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