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Bassani, Giorgio

(Encyclopedia) Bassani, GiorgioBassani, Giorgiojôrˈjō bäsäˈnê [key], 1916–2000, Italian novelist. The recurrent background for his complex, analytic narratives about Jewish bourgeois life in Italy…

grape

(Encyclopedia) grape, common name for the Vitaceae, a family of mostly climbing shrubs, widespread in tropical and subtropical regions and extending into the temperate zones. The woody vines, or…

Origins of the Christmas Holiday

World's biggest festival has varied roots by David Johnson More on the traditions of Christmas trees, Santa Claus, and candy canes. Related Links Advent Christian and Secular…

Kids Poll Archive

This Week's Kids Poll: Which candy is your favorite to get on Halloween?? Which candy treat is your favorite to get on Halloween? Baby Ruth Almond Joy Milky Way Butterfinger Take…

Charles John BIDDLE, Congress, PA (1819-1873)

BIDDLE, Charles John, (nephew of Richard Biddle), a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Philadelphia, Pa., April 30, 1819; was graduated from Princeton College in 1837; studied law; was…

Algebra: Dividing Polynomials

Dividing Polynomials Algebra Introducing Polynomials Classifying Polynomials Adding and Subtracting Polynomials Multiplying Polynomials Dividing Polynomials There are two techniques you can…

Basketball: History, Stats & Facts

2008 NBA Playoffs  New! Top Grossing NBA Teams, 2008  New! Basketball in America: A History College Basketball NCAA Champions Men's NCAA…

Samuel Jordan CABELL, Congress, VA (1756-1818)

CABELL, Samuel Jordan, a Representative from Virginia; born in Albemarle (now Nelson) County, Va., December 15, 1756; attended the College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Va.; left school…

College Football

The very first poll to determine a college football national champion was conducted in 1869. Princeton won the championship with a 1-1 record. At that time, the playing field was 120 yards long and…