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Linden, Tilia americana
linden, common name for the Tiliaceae, a family of chiefly woody shrubs and trees. Most genera are tropical, but the genus Tilia, commonly called linden…
(Encyclopedia) salsify, common name for a tall, narrow-leaved biennial (Tragopogon porrifolius) of the family Asteraceae (aster family), native to S Europe but now naturalized and sometimes growing…
Capital: Nashville State abbreviation/Postal code: Tenn./TN Governor: Bill Haslam, R (to Jan. 2019) Lieut. Governor: Ron Ramsey, R (to Jan. 2019) Senators: Lamar…
The Marshall TragedyThe worst plane crash ever of an American sports team by Michael Morrison The fountain on the Marshall University campus commemorating the plane crash of 75 athletes and…
Learn how people in ancient times created color for their garments by Catherine McNiff Related Links Color Psychology QuizColor: Psychology, Symbolism, and Interesting FactsWhat is Color?…
Find out how to choose the right colors to wear by Catherine McNiff Related Links Color Psychology QuizHistory of ColorColor: Psychology, Symbolism, and Interesting FactsWhat is Color?…
March 8th commemorates women's rights and peace by Borgna Brunner The United Nations' theme for International Women's Day in 2016 is "Pledging for Parity." Related Links Biographies of…
(Encyclopedia) chinoiseriechinoiserieshēnwäzrēˈ [key], decorative work produced under the influence of Chinese art, applied particularly to the more fanciful and extravagant manifestations.…
(Encyclopedia) gland, organ that manufactures chemical substances. A gland may vary from a single cell to a complex system of tubes that unite and open onto a surface through a duct. The endocrine…
