West Virginia State Facts
Entered Union: June 20, 1863 (35th State)Present constitution adopted: 1872
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State abbreviation/Postal code: W.Va./WVNickname: Mountain StateOrigin of name: In…
accent The prominence or emphasis given to a syllable or word. In the word poetry, the accent (or stress) falls on the first syllable.alexandrine A line of poetry that has 12 syllables. The name…
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2011 Academy Awards | Oscar winners and nomineesThe 2011 Academy Awards were presented on February 26, 2012, at the Kodak Theatre. All of the nominees are listed below; the Oscar winners…
Oscars–Filmographies Best Director Best Actor Best Actress Best Suppporting Actor Best Supporting Actress Best Adapted Screenplay Best Original Screenplay Best Original Music or Comedy…
Maryland State Facts
Entered Union: April 28, 1788 (7th State)Present constitution adopted: 1867
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State abbreviation/Postal code: Md./MDNicknames: Free State; Old Line StateOrigin of…
The 44th Annual Grammy Awards were presented at Los Angeles' Staples Center on February 27, 2002.Record:“Walk On,” U2Album:O Brother, Where Art Thou? Soundtrack, Various Artists (Lost Highway…