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Fantastic Fables (1899 Edition)

by Ambrose Bierce Contents The Moral Principle and the Material Interest The Crimson Candle The Blotted Escutcheon and the Soiled Ermine The Ingenious Patriot Two Kings An Officer and a Thug…

The Journals of Lewis & Clark: July 9, 1804

by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark July 8, 1804July 10, 1804July 9, 1804 July the 9th Monday 1804 Sent one man back to the mouth of the River to mark a tree, to let the party on…

2013 Academy Awards

The 2013 Academy Awards were presented on March 2, 2014, at the Kodak Theatre. All of the nominees are listed below; the Oscar winners are in bold. Best Picture American Hustle   Captain…

The Journals of Lewis & Clark: July 31, 1806

by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark July 30, 1806August 1, 1806July 31, 1806 Thursday July 31st 1806. The rain still continuing I set out early and proceeded on as fast as possible…

Brewer's: Crystal Hills

On the coast of the Caspian, near Badku, is a mountain which sparkles like diamonds, from the sea-glass and crystals with which it abounds. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E.…

Brewer's: Gauntgrim

(g hard). The wolf. “For my part (said he), I don't wonder at my cousin's refusing Bruin the bear and Gauntgrim the wolf. ... Bruin is always in the sulks, and Gauntgrim always in a…

Brewer's: Læding

The strongest chain that had hitherto been made. It was forged by Asa Thor to bind the wolf Fenrir with; but the wolf snapped it as if it had been made of tow. Fenrir was then bound with…

Brewer's: Dying Sayings

(real or traditional): ADAMS (President): “Independence for ever.” ADAMS (John Q. ): “It is the last of earth. I am content.” ADDISON: “See how a Christian dies,” or “See in what peace a…

2001–2002 Broadcast Premieres

According to JimThe AgencyAliasThe Amazing RaceThe Bernie Mac ShowBob PattersonCitizen BainesCrossing JordanDannyThe Education of Max BickfordElimiDate DeluxeThe Ellen ShowEmerilEnterpriseThe…