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King Lear
King Lear Lear, King of Britain, had three daughters: Goneril, wife to the Duke of Albany; Regan, wife to the Duke of Cornwall; and Cordelia, a young maid, for whose love the King of France…American party
(Encyclopedia) American party: see Know-Nothing movement.hippopotamus
(Encyclopedia) hippopotamus, herbivorous, river-living mammal of tropical Africa. The large hippopotamus, Hippopotamus amphibius, has a short-legged, broad body with a tough gray or brown hide. The…Davis, Henry Winter
(Encyclopedia) Davis, Henry Winter, 1817–65, American political leader, b. Annapolis, Md. He was elected (1854) to the House of Representatives on the Know-Nothing ticket and was twice reelected (…Mental Illness: Facts about Schizophrenia
Facts about Schizophrenia Source: National Institute of Mental Health Related Links: Almanac: HealthNational Institute of Mental HealthAmerican Psychological Association Schizophrenia…Facts About American Indians Today
There are more than 550 federally recognized tribes in the United States, including 223 village groups in Alaska. “…Timon of Athens
Timon of Athens Timon, a lord of Athens, in the enjoyment of a princely fortune, affected a humor of liberality which knew no limits. His almost infinite wealth could not flow in so fast but…What Do You Know About Sharks?
These creatures of the deep are both awe-inspiring and breathtaking, elegant and eerie. How much do you know about the sharks that silently prowl every ocean in the world?Wealth and Poverty: Who's Got How Much?
Who's Got How Much?Wealth and PovertyIntroductionWhat Is Poverty?Who's Got How Much?Why Incomes Are Becoming More UnequalWhat's the Government's Role?Other Aspects of Wealth and PovertyThe Ultimate…What Do You Know About Bears?
Test your knowledge about bears, these fascinating creatures of the wild! How much do you really know about their habits, species and survival skills? Are you ready to take on this 'beary'…Trending
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