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Lewis Carroll: CANTO II—Hys Fyve Rules
CANTO II—Hys Fyve Rules“My First—but don’t suppose,” he said, “I’m setting you a riddle— Is—if your Victim be in bed, Don’t touch the curtains at his head, But take them in the middle,“And…Ballots: Types and History
by David Johnson Italian Origins of "Ballot" The word "ballot" comes from the Italian, "ballotta" or "little colored ball." In the 13th century some Italian communes used ballottas for votes.…Brewer's: Flag
(Danish, flag.) A black flag is the emblem of piracy or of no quarter. (See Black Flags.) To unfurl the black flag. To declare war. The curtain which used to hang before the door of…Fact Monster's Writing Prompts: Sally's Adventure
If you had a time-machine, what time and place would you visit? by Aliza Sally's Adventure Dear Diary, The strangest thing happened today. I was sick in bed and suddenly…Habakkuk: 3
Habakkuk Chapter 3 1 A prayer of Habakkuk the prophet upon Shigionoth. 2 O LORD, I have heard thy speech, and was afraid: O LORD, revive thy work in the midst of the years, in the…State of the Union Address: Harry S. Truman (January 9, 1952)
Harry S. Truman (January 9, 1952) Mr. President, Mr. Speaker, Members of the Congress: I have the honor to report to the Congress on the state of the Union. At the outset, I should like to speak of…Rookie of the Year
Pop's Tots Do Battle, Napster Courts the Big Guys By Kevin O'Hare WHETHER SPINNING the dials or scanning the charts, it sometimes seemed like the entire world of music had been whittled down to…The True George Washington: Citizen and Office-Holder: President
PresidentPickering, who placed a low estimate on his military ability, said that, "upon the whole, I have no hesitation in saying that General Washington's talents were much better adapted to…Fannie Stearns Davis: The Ancient Beautiful Things
The Ancient Beautiful ThingsFannie Stearns DavisI am all alone in the room. The evening stretches before me Like a road all delicate gloom Till it reaches the midnight's gate. And I hear his…William Shakespeare: Henry VIII, Act V, Scene II
Scene IIBefore the council-chamber. Pursuivants, Pages, &c. attendingEnter CranmerCranmerI hope I am not too late; and yet the gentleman, That was sent to me from the council, pray'd me…Trending
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