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Boswell: James Boswell (1740–95) is best known for his 1791 book The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D., considered by many to be the greatest English-language biography ever written. His name is…Bahrain's two seas
The Question: Your almanac says the country name "Bahrain" means "two seas." What language is that in, and what two seas does it refer to? The Answer…The Distance Between the Sun and the Earth
The Question: How far is the Sun from the earth? The Answer: The average distance between the Sun and the Earth is about 92,935,700 miles.…The Book of Philippians: Summary
Top of Page The Book of Philippians is a letter written by the Apostle Paul to the Philippian church during his Roman imprisonment, which is why it’s also known as the Letter of Paul to the…The "Seven Seas"
The Question: What are "the Seven Seas?" The Answer: The phrase "seven seas" is an ancient term used to describe all the seas and oceans of the world. The phrase has no definite meaning, which…International Hockey League
Eastern ConferenceWestern ConferenceScoring LeadersGoaltending LeadersTurner Cup FinalsEast Coast Hockey League Division champions (*) and playoff qualifiers (†) are noted. GF and GA refer to goals…Preface to First Edition - The Odyssey
Preface to Second Edition Preface to First Edition This translation is intended to supplement a work entitled "The Authoress of the Odyssey", which I published in 1897. I could not…Theories of the Universe: It All Depends on Your Position
It All Depends on Your PositionTheories of the UniverseCracks in a Newtonian WorldFaster Than a Speeding Light WaveIt All Depends on Your PositionThe Relative Nature of Space and TimeGeological…Writing Well: Book Learning
Book LearningWriting WellSeek and Ye Shall FindBook LearningMags and RagsResearching on the I-WayYou're Not Done Yet Books are “user friendly”—they're light, easy to use, and familiar. They can't…What is a P-Coat?
The Question: What does the "p" in p-coat stand for? The Answer: The name of these hip-length, double-breasted, wool military coats has been…Trending
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