(Encyclopedia) erythemaerythemaĕrˌəthēˈmə [key], more or less diffuse redness of the skin due to concentration of an abnormally large amount of blood within the small vessels of the skin (hyperemia…
(Encyclopedia) Langham, SimonLangham, Simonlăngˈəm [key], d. 1376, English prelate and statesman, cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church. He ruled the abbey of Westminster with such skill that Edward…
(Encyclopedia) archilarchilärˈkĭl, –chĭl [key] or orchilorchilôrˈ– [key], blue, red, or purple dye extracted from several species of lichen, also called orchella weeds, found in various parts of the…
(Encyclopedia) Tonkin, Gulf of, NW arm of the South China Sea, c.300 mi (480 km) long and 150 mi (240 km) wide, between Vietnam and China. The shallow gulf (less than 200 ft/60 m deep) receives the…
(Encyclopedia) BeaujolaisBeaujolaisbōzhôlāˈ [key], hilly region, Rhône dept., E central France, W of the Saône between Mâcon and Lyons. It is one of the great wine areas of France, famous for its red…
Born: Apr. 21, 1887Baseball first manager to win pennants in both leagues (Chicago Cubs in 1929 and NY Yankees in 1932); greatest success came with Yankees when he won seven pennants and six World…
actorBorn: 10/17/1920Birthplace: Omaha, Nebraska Fine-featured, highstrung movie actor who often played sensitive loners. His films include Red River (1946), A Place in the Sun (1951), From Here…
Born: Nov. 21, 1969Baseball OF overall 1st pick of 1987 draft by Seattle; 10-time Gold Glove winner; 11-time All-Star; 1997 AL MVP; Mariners all-time leader in home runs and RBIs; MVP of 1992 All-…
actorBorn: 6/10/1965Birthplace: Lausanne, Switzerland Perez is best know for his performances in three French films, Cyrano De Bergerac (1990), Indochine (1992), and Queen Margot (1994). In 1995…
novelistBorn: 4/12/1947Birthplace: Baltimore, Maryland A former insurance salesman, he is known for his best-selling thrillers, including The Hunt for Red October (1984), Patriot Games (1987), and…
