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torpedo , in naval warfare

(Encyclopedia) torpedo, in naval warfare, a self-propelled submarine projectile loaded with explosives, used for the destruction of enemy ships. Although there were attempts at subsurface warfare in…

epistemology

(Encyclopedia) epistemologyepistemologyĭpĭsˌtəmŏlˈəjē [key] [Gr.,=knowledge or science], the branch of philosophy that is directed toward theories of the sources, nature, and limits of knowledge.…

Members of Congress: Virginia, Congress,

Biographies of U.S. representatives and senators from Virginia Member Name Birth-Death ABBITT, Watkins Moorman 1908-1998 ADAMS, Thomas 1730-1788…

Books and Movies Featuring the Rolling Stones

Here's a look at some of the best books and movies about the Rolling Stones. Gimme Shelter Movie Poster Related Links Poll:…

Writers

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Selected Mathematicians and Statisticians

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World Wide Web

(Encyclopedia) World Wide Web (WWW or W3), collection of globally distributed text and multimedia documents and files and other network services linked in such a way as to create an immense…

Famous Firsts by American Women, 1901–Present

Here is a timeline about famous firsts by American women. This information includes such notable figures as the first published author in 1650 (Anne…