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Brewer's: Isis
I'sis Sister-wife of Osiris. The cow was sacred to her; and she is represented with two long horns from one stem at the top of her head. She is said to have invented spinning and weaving…The Journals of Lewis & Clark: November 7, 1805
by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark November 6, 1805November 8, 1805November 7, 1805 November 7th Thursday 1805 a Cloudy fogey morning, a little rain. Set out at 8 oClock proceeded…Phenomena, 2006: September
For terms in boldface, see Astronomical Terms.DayPhenomenonHour1Antares, the brightest star in the constellation Scorpius, is 0° 5' north of the Moon. Occultation of Antares by the Moon.…Phenomena, 2005: May
MayFor terms in boldface, see Astronomical Terms.DayPhenomenonHour1LAST QUARTER06001Neptune is 5° north of the Moon.15002Mars is 3° north of the Moon.15003Uranus is 3° north of the Moon.…Brewer's: Bird
An endearing name for girl. And by my word, your bonnie bird In danger shall not tarry; So, though the waves are raging white, I'll row you o'er the ferry. Campbell: Lord Ullin's Daughter…Brewer's: Flowers and Trees
(1) Dedicated to heathen gods: The Cornel cherry-tree to Apollo The Cypress to Pluto. The Dittany to The Moon. The Laurel to Apollo. The Lily to Juno. The Maiden's-hair to Pluto. The…Sun, Moon, and Stars: April 2002
April 2002 Overview Week by Week Go to week 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 Major phenomena…Timeline: Famous Firsts in Space Exploration
Image of Pluto sent back by New Horizons. Source: NASA Here are dates of important firsts in space exploration 1958 1963 1975 1981 1985 1990…Theories of the Universe: It's a Matter of Opinion
It's a Matter of OpinionTheories of the UniverseEvolution vs. CreationismIt's a Matter of OpinionHow Did We Get Here?And God Said … At this point I want to include two of my favorite quotes from…Today’s Birthdays
❮❮ ❯❯ February 25 Also Born on February 25 Enrico Carusotenor (1873) John Foster DullesSecretary of State (1888) Dame Myra Hesspianist (1890) Anthony Burgessnovelist (1917)…