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The Meaning of the Surname "Justin"

The Question: We need to find out the meaning of the name Justin. We can't seem to find anything. Can you help? The Answer: The name "Justin" means one who is virtuous, just, and upright. It's…

well

(Encyclopedia) well, aperture in the earth's surface through which substances in a natural underground reservoir, such as water, gas, oil, salt, and sulfur, can flow or be pumped to the surface. In…

Bowie, David

(Encyclopedia) Bowie, David, 1947–2016, British rock-and-roll singer and songwriter who successfully, merged rock, art, and fashion, b. London as David Robert Jones. After singing with five different…

Computers, Technology and the Internet

Best Online Games for Kids Internet Timeline Computer Virus Timeline Fact Monster’s Guide to Doing Research on the Internet Internet Safety Guide How Do Computers Work? Computer Glossary How…

lava

(Encyclopedia) lavalavaläˈvə [key], molten rock that erupts on the earth's surface, either on land or under the ocean, by a volcano or through a fissure. It solidifies into igneous rock that is also…

Huntz Hall

(Henry Hall)actorBorn: 8/15/1919Birthplace: New York prolific actor who appeared in 120 films and a number of stage productions. From the 1930s to the 1950s he starred in 87 movies about the…

TV Facts and Figures

by Beth Rowen Related Links Broadcasting TimelineEntertainment BiographiesEmmy AwardsDo you ever keep track of how much time you spend watching television? Try it-you might be…

Cornish hen

(Encyclopedia) Cornish hen or Cornish chicken, breed of poultry that originated in Cornwall, England, but gained prominence only after it was established in the United States. Its body shape is quite…

petroglyphs

(Encyclopedia) petroglyphs: see rock carvings and paintings.

Father's Day — Dads on TV

  Father Grows UpA history of TV's most famous dads   by Beth Rowen   The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet Dear old dad has come a long way on the small screen, from television's early…