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(Encyclopedia) terra-cottaterra-cottatĕrˈə kŏtˈə [key] [Ital.,=baked earth], form of hard-baked pottery, widely used in the decorative arts, especially as an architectural material, either in its…English art and architecture
(Encyclopedia) English art and architecture, the distinctive national art and architecture that art may be said to have evolved in the 12th cent. with the Norman style. Building before that time was…The Pivot of Civilization: Dangers of Cradle Competition
Is Revolution the Remedy? A Moral Necessity Dangers of Cradle Competition Eugenics has been defined as "the study of agencies under social control that may improve or impair the…Horse Racing Summary: Preakness Stakes
Pimlico; 3-year-olds; 13/16 mi The following table lists names of the winning horses and jockeys at the Preakness Stakes from 1873 to the present. In 2009, Rachel…little magazine
(Encyclopedia) little magazine, term used to designate certain magazines that have as their purpose the publication of art, literature, or social theory by comparatively little-known writers. The…woodcut and wood engraving
(Encyclopedia) woodcut and wood engraving, prints made from designs cut in relief on wood, in contrast to copper or steel engraving and etching (which are intaglio). The term woodcutting is loosely…English literature
(Encyclopedia) English literature, literature written in English since c.1450 by the inhabitants of the British Isles; it was during the 15th cent. that the English language acquired much of its…Indiana: State Facts & History
Indiana State Information Capital: Indianapolis Official Name: Indiana Organized as a Territory: May 7, 1800 Entered Union (rank): December 11, 1816 (19th State) Second (and Current)…dinosaur
(Encyclopedia) dinosaurdinosaurdīˈnəsôr [key] [Gr., = terrible lizard], extinct land reptile of the Mesozoic era. The dinosaurs, which were egg-laying animals, ranged in length from 21&fslsh;2 ft…tennis
(Encyclopedia) CE5 Tennis court tennis, game played indoors or outdoors by two players (singles) or four players (doubles) on a level court. In 1900 the international team competition known as…Trending
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