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Lawrence, Sir Thomas

(Encyclopedia) Lawrence, Sir Thomas, 1769–1830, English portrait painter, b. Bristol. He began to draw when very young and developed extraordinary talents as a draftsman; though he studied briefly at…

Hasidim

(Encyclopedia) Hasidim or ChassidimHasidimboth: häsēˈdĭm, khä– [key] [Heb.,=the pious], term used by the rabbis to describe those Jews who maintained the highest standard of religious observance and…

Hunt, Leigh

(Encyclopedia) Hunt, Leigh (James Henry Leigh Hunt)Hunt, Leighlē [key], 1784–1859, English poet, critic, and journalist. He was a friend of the eminent literary men of his time, and his home was the…

ode

(Encyclopedia) ode, elaborate and stately lyric poem of some length. The ode dates back to the Greek choral songs that were sung and danced at public events and celebrations. The Greek odes of Pindar…

Kentucky Derby Quiz

Kentucky Derby Answer Key 1. How long is the Kentucky Derby? 1 mile 1 1/4 miles 1 1/8 miles 2. Which race is not part of Horse Racing's Triple Crown? Kentucky Derby Kentucky Oaks Belmont…

Volcanoes

Mount Vesuvius and other volcanoes of the world by Ben Snowden Mount Vesuvius' 1944 eruption Other Volcanoes Mount St. Helens (Washington State) Mount Etna (Sicily) Mount…

Steroids Allegedly Used by Barry Bonds

As detailed in Game of Shadows by Mark Fainaru-Wasa and Lance Williams by Mark Zurlo Related Links Barry Bonds's Biography Bond's Homerun Record Discredited by Many Barry Bonds…

House of Representatives, 111th Congress

Below is the composition of the 111th Congress' House of Representatives, following the 2008 midterm elections. In the following lists, the numeral indicates the congressional district…