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Aosta, Valle d'

(Encyclopedia) Aosta, Valle d' Aosta, Valle d' väldäôˈstä [key], region, 1,260 sq mi (3,263 sq km), NW Italy, bordering on France in the west and on Switzerland in the…

mangrove

(Encyclopedia) mangrove, large tropical evergreen tree, genus Rhizophora, that grows on muddy tidal flats and along protected ocean shorelines. Mangroves are most abundant in tropical Asia, Africa,…

Correggio

(Encyclopedia) CorreggioCorreggiokərĕjˈō [key], c.1494–1534, Italian painter, whose real name was Antonio Allegri, called Correggio for his birthplace. He learned the rudiments of art from his uncle…

facsimile

(Encyclopedia) facsimilefacsimilefăksĭmˈəlē [key] or fax, in communications, system for transmitting pictures or other graphic matter by wire or radio. Facsimile is used to transmit such materials as…

Citing Infoplease

Regarding Reprinting or Republishing Infoplease ContentYou may not reprint or republish Infoplease content without first obtaining our permission. Please complete a permissions request form to…

Paula Zahn

Paula Zahn is the former TV news personality who in 2009 began work as an executive producer and title host of the crime show On the Case with Paula Zahn. Paula Zahn grew up in Ohio and Illinois,…

Rachael Ray

Rachael Ray is the ultra-peppy hostess whose 30 Minute Meals program on the Food Network made her one of the best-known cooks on TV. She is the host of the long-running syndicated TV talk show…

Chemistry: Types of Solids

Types of SolidsChemistrySolidsWhat Are Solids?Why Are Solids Solid?Types of Solids There are five main types of solids, each of which has its own properties and structures. Let's have a look.…

The Year in Television

2000 was a year of big name stars, but no must-see hits by Beth Rowen   2000: The Year in Review The Year in Music Almanac: Broadcasting Broadcasting Awards The Emmys…