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Butler, Samuel, 1835–1902, English author
(Encyclopedia) Butler, Samuel, 1835–1902, English author. He was the son and grandson of eminent clergymen. In 1859, refusing to be ordained, he went to New Zealand, where he established a sheep farm…tattoo
(Encyclopedia) tattoo, the marking of the skin with punctures into which pigment is rubbed. The word originates from the Tahitian tattau [to mark]. The term is sometimes extended to scarification,…March 2022 Current Events: World News
Top of Page US News | Disaster News | Science & Technology News The world is a very busy place, and it's hard to stay on top of everything. Infoplease has got you covered. Here are the world…America's Cup Record
First race in 1851 around Isle of Wight, Cowes, England. First defense and all others through 1920 held 30 miles off New York Bay. Races since 1930 held 30…Eclipses of the Sun and Moon, 2005
Eclipses of the Sun and Moon, 2005 Note: The day of an eclipse is given in Universal Time (U.T.) and may start a day earlier or later depending on your time zone. Apr. 8. Annular-total…Director Peter Jackson
Bringing Middle-earth to the silver screen by Laura Hayes Peter Jackson "I want to take movie-goers into Middle-earth, in a way that is believable and powerful." —Peter Jackson Frodo…December 2019 Current Events: Disaster News
Top of Page US News | Science & Technology News | World News The world is a very busy place, and it's hard to stay on top of everything. Infoplease has got you covered. Here are the world news…February 2018 Current Events: Disaster News
Top of Page World News | Science & Technology News | US News The world is a very busy place, and it's hard to stay on top of everything. Infoplease has got you covered. Here are the world news…shore bird
(Encyclopedia) shore bird, common name for members of the large order Charadriiformes, which includes birds found on coasts and beaches throughout the world. Included in this group are the avocet,…Southernmost World Capital
The Question: What is the world's southernmost national capital? The Answer: That distinction belongs to Wellington, New Zealand. The cultural capital and geographical center of the country,…Trending
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