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molding

(Encyclopedia) CE5 Moldings molding, in architecture, furniture, and decorative objects, a surface or group of surfaces of projecting or receding contours. A molding may serve as a defining…

log cabin

(Encyclopedia) log cabin or log house, style of home typical of the American pioneer on the Western frontier of the United States in the great westward expansion after 1765. It was constructed with…

Steinbeck, John

(Encyclopedia) Steinbeck, John, 1902–68, American writer, b. Salinas, Calif., studied at Stanford. He is probably best remembered for his strong sociological novel The Grapes of Wrath, considered one…

2018 Winter Olympics: Freestyle Skiing

Bringing skiing to new heights Source: Jonathan Hayward/The Canadian Press via APRelated Links 2018 Winter Olympics Shaun White Memorable Olympic Moments Birth of the Modern Olympics…

2010 Olympics: Snowboarding

U.S.-dominated crowd pleaser by Gerry Brown and Christine Frantz Related Links 2010 Winter OlympicsHistory of Snowboarding2006 Olympic Results Did You Know? According to the National…

2014 Winter Olympics: Freestyle Skiing

Slopestyle added to freestyle mix   Related Links 2014 Winter Olympics Shaun White Memorable Olympic Moments Birth of the Modern Olympics Encyclopedia: Ancient Olympics…

Olympic Preview: Sailing

First Olympic Appearance: 1900 by Gerry Brown and Mark Zurlo Did You Know? Boats that come in contact with a buoy out on the race course must do a 360, sailing around the buoy in a complete…

cocker spaniel

(Encyclopedia) cocker spaniel, breed of small sporting dog developed from English cocker spaniels brought to the United States in the 1880s. It stands from 14 to 15 in. (35.6–38.1 cm) high at the…

English setter

(Encyclopedia) English setter, breed of large sporting dog developed over hundreds of years in England. It stands about 25 in. (63.5 cm) high at the shoulder and weighs about 60 lb (27.2 kg). Its…