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Tatian

(Encyclopedia) TatianTatiantāˈshən [key], 2d cent., Christian apologist. Probably born in Syria, he was a pupil of Justin Martyr. After his master's death, he left Christianity, becoming an…

Animal Athletes

Some sports depend on animals more than on people.Pigeon Racing This was once a popular sport in the U.S. Homing pigeons were transported to a designated place, then released to fly home. Several…

Connelly, Marc

(Encyclopedia) Connelly, Marc (Marcus Cook Connelly)Connelly, Marckŏnˈəlē [key], 1890–1981, American dramatist, b. McKeesport, Pa. He is best known for his Pulitzer Prize winning play The Green…

Gordon, Ruth

(Encyclopedia) Gordon, Ruth, 1896–1985, American actress and playwright, b. Wollaston, Mass. From her debut as Nibs in Peter Pan (1915), Gordon's career encompassed broad stage and film experience.…

Schwabach

(Encyclopedia) SchwabachSchwabachshväˈbäkh [key], city (1994 pop. 37,307), Bavaria, S Germany. Manufactures include wire, needles, chemicals, and processed foods. Schwabach was chartered in the late…

Fayette McMULLEN, Congress, VA (1805-1880)

McMULLEN, Fayette, a Representative from Virginia; born in Estellville (now Gate City), Scott County, Va., May 18, 1805; attended private schools; State driver and teamster; member of the…

Bans on Gas Pumping

The Question: What states other than New Jersey do not allow customers to pump their own gas at gas stations? The Answer: New Jersey and Oregon are the…

Clauses: Adverb Clauses: Hot Shots

Adverb Clauses: Hot ShotsClausesIntroductionSubordinating Conjunctions Link 'Em TogetherAdverb Clauses: Hot ShotsAdjective Clauses: Paint by NumbersNoun Clauses: What's in a Name? Dependent clauses…

U.S. Presidents Who Were Related to Each Other

George W. Bush (the 43rd president) is the son of George Bush (the 41st president). John Quincy Adams (the 6th president) was the son of John Adams (the 2nd president). Benjamin Harrison (the…