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(Encyclopedia) doll, small figure of a human being, usually used as a child's toy. The many types of dolls found among the relics of primitive peoples were cult objects. Egypt, Greece, and Rome have…

Everything But Dolls

Babe Didrickson competed in baseball, golf, and Olympics track and field by Mike Morrison Babe Didrikson (second from left) winning the hurdles in 1932. (Source: AP) Related Links Olympics…

A Doll's House

By:Henrik Ibsen, new version by Frank McGuinnessDirector:Anthony PageSets:Deirdre ClancyLighting:Peter MumfordMusic:Jason CarrSound:Scott Myers and John OwensOpened:4/97 at the Belasco…

Brewer's: Doll Money

A lady of Duxford left a sum of money to be given away annually in the parish, and to be called Doll Money. Doll is a corruption of dole, Saxon dál (a share distributed). Source:…

Brewer's: Black Doll

(A ). The sign of a marine store shop. The doll was a dummy dressed to indicate that cast-off garments were bought. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Black…

The Haunted Dolls Quiz

Do you believe in haunted dolls? They have been the subject of horror movies and stories for years, but some people claim they actually exist. Take this quiz to test your knowledge of some of the…

Richard Doll 2005 Deaths

Richard DollAge: 92 British epidemiologist who was among the first scientists to link smoking with such diseases as lung cancer and emphysema. His work also showed that radiation and asbestos…

Evans, Dame Edith

(Encyclopedia) Evans, Dame Edith, 1888–1976, English actress. After her stage debut in 1912, Evans toured with Ellen Terry. Known for her resonant voice, she worked with the Old Vic (1925–26) and had…

puppet

(Encyclopedia) puppet, human or animal figure, generally of a small size and performing on a miniature stage, manipulated by an unseen operator who usually speaks the dialogue. A distinction is made…

Prus, Bolesław

(Encyclopedia) Prus, BolesławPrus, Bolesławbôlĕsläfˈ pr&oomacr;s [key], 1845?–1912, Polish writer, whose original name was Alexander Głowacki. Prus is considered a founder of the modern Polish…