(Encyclopedia) Walter, Hubert, d. 1205, English archbishop and statesman. He was clerk to his uncle, Ranulf de Glanvill, and in 1186 he was made dean of York. In 1189 he was appointed bishop of…
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Late Saturday morning, Dad and I were doing the dishes from our yummy blueberry pancake breakfast when the phone rang.
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HYDROFOILSUBMARINESFIND OUT MOREAlthough boats float, their weight makes them settle a little way into the water. This means they create some resistance or drag when they move through the water…
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by Michael Morrison After 20 seasons in the NHL, the greatest player ever to lace up a pair of hockey skates has retired. Wayne Gretzky said goodbye to the NHL on Sunday, and he leaves with…
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