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Lipscomb, William Nunn, Jr.

(Encyclopedia) Lipscomb, William Nunn, Jr.Lipscomb, William Nunn, Jr.lĭpˈskəm [key], 1919–2011, American physical chemist, b. Cleveland, Ph.D. California Institute of Technology, 1946. A professor of…

pentimento

(Encyclopedia) pentimentopentimentopĕnˌtəmĕnˈtō [key], painter's term for the evidence in a work that the original composition has been changed. Often the opaque pigment with which the artist covered…

1998 MTV Video Awards

MTV Video Awards: Technical Nomineesprev | cinematography | direction | choreography | special effects | art direction | editing CINEMATOGRAPHY"Criminal"Fiona AppleHarris Svides"Push It"…

DK Science: Telescopes

X-RAY OF BINOCULARSREFRACTING TELESCOPEREFLECTING TELESCOPEFIND OUT MOREJust as our eyes cannot see small objects, so they cannot see things that are very far off. Even when things are millions of…

Indigo Girls

musical group Amy Ray and Emily Saliers began singing together during high school and have remained partners ever since, adopting the moniker Indigo Girls in 1985. That partnership has proven…

Video Game Consoles

Reviews of the hottest game consoles by Mark Hughes Nintendo Wii Related Links Video Games Timeline Top 10 Video Game Titles, 2007…

Donner or Donder?

The Question: Is Santa's reindeer named Donner or Donder? The Answer: Yes. Santa's reindeer were first named in "A Visit from St. Nicholas" (better…

pulsar

(Encyclopedia) pulsar, in astronomy, a neutron star that emits brief, sharp pulses of energy instead of the steady radiation associated with other natural sources. The study of pulsars began when…

Article VII

[Constitution to be considered adopted when ratified by nine states.] The ratification of the conventions of nine States shall be sufficient for the establishment of this Constitution between the…

Nikšić

(Encyclopedia) NikšićNikšićnēkˈshĭch [key], city (2011 pop. 72,443), central Montenegro. It is the commercial center of an agricultural region. It is also an important industrial city with a steel…