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Wesley, John

(Encyclopedia) Wesley, John, 1703–91, English evangelical preacher, founder of Methodism, b. Epworth, Lincolnshire. After his conversion, Wesley became involved in evangelistic work, in the course…

Hoaxes - Literary

Poetic License by Borgna Brunner Who Wants to Impersonate a Billionaire? Few figures in American life have generated as much wild speculation as the eccentric Howard Hughes. So the…

Birmingham, city, England

(Encyclopedia) Birmingham Birmingham bûrˈmĭngəm [key], city and metropolitan borough (2021 city pop. 2,606,374…

August 2008 Current Events

Here are the key news events of the month organized into three categories: World News, U.S. News, and Business, Society, and Science News. World | Nation | Business/…

Rhode Island

Rhode Island State Facts Official Name: State of Rhode Island and Providence PlantationsEntered Union: May 29, 1790 (13th State)Present constitution adopted: 1843 Fun Facts State abbreviation/Postal…

Dublin, city, Republic of Ireland

(Encyclopedia) Dublin, Irish Baile Átha Cliath, county borough (2021 est. pop. 1,430,000), Leinster, capital of the Republic of Ireland, on Dublin…