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monasticism

(Encyclopedia) monasticismmonasticismmənăsˈtĭsĭzəm, mō– [key], form of religious life, usually conducted in a community under a common rule. Monastic life is bound by ascetical practices expressed…

Costa Rica

(Encyclopedia) CE5 Costa Rica Costa Rica kŏsˈtə rēˈkə [key], officially Republic of Costa Rica, republic (2020 est…

rock music

(Encyclopedia) rock music, type of music originating in the United States in the mid-1950s and increasingly popular throughout much of the world. A turning point in rock music occurred in the…

Wives and Children of the Presidents

Wives and Children of the Presidents This table displays data about the spouses of U.S. Presidents, including the years of birth, death, and marriage, as well as the gender and number of children…

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Members of Congress: California, Congress,

Biographies of U.S. representatives and senators from California Member Name Birth-Death ALLEN, John Joseph, Jr. 1899-1995 ANDERSON, Glenn Malcolm 1913-1994 ANDERSON, John Zuinglius…

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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Inductees The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame honors musicians and music-industry figures who have contributed to the energy and evolution of rock music. To be eligible for inclusion,…

State Department Notes on Senegal

U.S. Department of State Background Note Index: Geography People History Government and Political Conditions Economy Defense Foreign Relations U.S.-Senegalese Relations GEOGRAPHY Senegal is…

Middle-earth Timeline

Middle-earth Timeline From the creation of Middle-earth to the War of the Ring by Laura Hayes The awakening of Man, the Elves' struggle against Morgoth, and the love of Beren and Lúthien.…