American LeaguePreseason Picks MVP: Alex Rodriguez, SS, SeattleRookie of the Year: Eric Chavez, 3B, OaklandCy Young: Pedro Martinez, Boston Red SoxA.L. Champion: New York YankeesWild Card:…
Born: Oct. 18, 1958Boxer has held world titles as welterweight, junior middleweight, middleweight and light heavyweight; four career losses have come against Ray Leonard, Marvin Hagler and twice to…
Humans have many shades of pigment in their skin. Skin with deeper pigment absorbs more of the Sun’s burning rays of light. Anyone, even those with dark skin, can burn if they are exposed to…
In 2014, the NFL fumbles on issues of domestic violence and more. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell Related Links NFL Team Profiles Biography of Ray Rice…
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(Encyclopedia) oarfish, large, elongated fish, genus Regalecus, found in the oceans worldwide except for the polar regions. Oarfish species are solitary and rarely seen by humans. The giant oarfish,…
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(Encyclopedia) Braun, Karl FerdinandBraun, Karl Ferdinandfĕrˈdēnäntˌ [key]Braun, Karl Ferdinand broun [key], 1850–1918, German physicist. Braun taught at the Univ. of Marburg, Strasbourg Univ.,…
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