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Revelation

(Encyclopedia) Revelation or ApocalypseRevelationəpŏkˈəlĭps [key], the last book of the New Testament. It was written c.a.d. 95 on Patmos Island off the coast of Asia Minor by an exile named John, in…

Women's World Cup Preview: 2015

Canada hosts the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup   Related Links World Cup Through the Years World Cup Winners All-Time World Cup Leaders All-Time World Cup Ranking Table…

Members of Congress: Illinois, Congress,

Biographies of U.S. representatives and senators from Illinois Member Name Birth-Death ADAIR, Jackson Leroy 1887-1956 ADAMS, George Everett 1840-1917 ADKINS, Charles 1863-1941…

Passenger Planes: Boeing 707

by David Noland Boeing 707-120 Specs Length: 144 ft, 6 in. Wingspan: 130 ft, 10 in. Max weight: 248,000 lbs Cruise speed: 600 mph Range: 3,000 mi Passengers: 183 Related…

The 1998 Emmy Awards

50th Emmy Awards: Comedy Acting Nomineesprev | lead roles | supporting roles | guest stars | nextOutstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy SeriesMichael J. FoxSpin City Kelsey GrammerFrasierJohn…

Kenton, Simon

(Encyclopedia) Kenton, Simon, 1755–1836, American frontiersman, b. probably Fauquier co., Va. In 1771, believing he had killed a man, he fled westward, assuming the name Simon Butler. He settled in…

Middleton, Conyers

(Encyclopedia) Middleton, Conyers, 1683–1750, English clergyman, one of the earliest English rationalistic theologians. A fellow of Trinity College, Cambridge, he became known through his disputes…

Foot Resolution

(Encyclopedia) Foot Resolution, offered in 1829 by Samuel Augustus Foot in the U.S. Senate. This resolution instructed the committee on public lands to inquire into the limiting of public land sale.…

Dartmouth College Case

(Encyclopedia) Dartmouth College Case, decided by the U.S. Supreme Court in 1819. The legislature of New Hampshire, in 1816, without the consent of the college trustees, amended the charter of 1769…

Baguio

(Encyclopedia) Baguio Baguio băˈgēō, Sp. bägyōˈ [key], city, Benguet prov., NW Luzon,…