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Brewer's: Menstruum
means a monthly dissolvent (Latin, mensis), from the notion of the alchemists that it acted only at the full of the moon. “All liquors are called menstruums which are used as dissolvents…Brewer's: Menippos
the cynic, called by Lucian “the greatest snarler and snapper of all the old dogs” (cynics). Varro wrote in Latin Satyræ Menippæ. The Menippean Satire is a political pamphlet, partly in…Newton, cities, United States
(Encyclopedia) Newton. 1 City (1990 pop. 16,700), seat of Harvey co., S central Kans., in an agricultural area; inc. 1872. It is a railroad division point with railroad shops and has a large mobile…Living Off the Grid
What does it really mean to live off the grid? by Jennie Wood More and more families are choosing off the grid living. Related Links Earth Day…U.S. Protestant Groups
According to the Hartford Institute for Religion Research, U.S. Protestant groups are commonly divided into four broad categories: Liberal Protestant: Episcopal, Presbyterian, Unitarian…John STROHM, Congress, PA (1793-1884)
STROHM John , a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Little Britain (later Fulton) Township, near Centerville, Lancaster County, Pa., October 16, 1793; attended the public schools; taught…Edwin Duing ESHLEMAN, Congress, PA (1920-1985)
ESHLEMAN Edwin Duing , a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Quarryville, Lancaster County, Pa., December 4, 1920; Franklin and Marshall College, B.S., 1942; graduate work in political…Floyd Landis
Floyd Landis won the prestigious Tour de France in 2006 as the leader of the Phonak bicycle team, but his win was marred when he tested positive for synthetic testosterone. The highlight of the Tour…Leymah Gbowee
Name at birth: Leymah Roberta GboweeLeymah Gbowee won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2011 for her part in ending Liberia's civil wars, and for her efforts to promote peace, democracy and women's rights in…Lancaster, cities, United States
(Encyclopedia) Lancaster. 1 Uninc. city (1990 pop. 97,291), Los Angeles co., S Calif., in Antelope Valley and in the Mojave Desert; laid out 1894. It developed as a trade center for an irrigated…Trending
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