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(Encyclopedia) ReichstagReichstagrīkhsˈtäk [key] [Ger.,=imperial parliament], name for the diet of the Holy Roman Empire, for the lower chamber of the federal parliament of the North German…Woodstock, city, Canada
(Encyclopedia) Woodstock, city (1991 pop. 30,075), S Ont., Canada, SW of Hamilton. It is an industrial center with diversified manufactures such as electric generators, fire engines, reed organs,…fireweed
(Encyclopedia) fireweed, any of several plants that spring up in fire-swept regions, especially the great willow herb Epilobium, which is classified in the family Onagraceae (evening primrose family).Mariestad
(Encyclopedia) MariestadMariestadmärēˌəstädˈ [key], town (1990 pop. 16,020), capital of Skaraborg co., S Sweden, on Lake Vänern. It is a commercial and industrial center. Manufactures include paper,…Vesta, in Roman religion and mythology
(Encyclopedia) Vesta, in Roman religion and mythology, hearth goddess. She was highly honored in every household from early times to the beginning of Christianity. Her public cult maintained a sacred…Southend-on-Sea
(Encyclopedia) Southend-on-Sea, borough and unitary authority (1991 pop. 155,720), E England, at the mouth of the Thames River. The city is a popular seaside resort; its extensive amusement pier…Saint Paul's Cathedral
(Encyclopedia) Saint Paul's Cathedral, London, masterpiece of Sir Christopher Wren and one of the finest church designs of the English baroque. It stands at the head of Ludgate Hill, where, according…William Shakespeare: The other two, slight air, and purging fire
The other two, slight air, and purging fireThe other two, slight air, and purging fire Are both with thee, wherever I abide; The first my thought, the other my desire, These present-absent…Enschede
(Encyclopedia) Enschede Enschede ĕnskhədāˈ [key], city, Overijssel prov., E Netherlands, near the German border. It…Westminster Palace
(Encyclopedia) Westminster Palace or Houses of Parliament, in Westminster, London. The present enormous structure, of Neo-Gothic design, was built (1840–60) by Sir Charles Barry to replace an…Trending
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