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Eris, in astronomy

(Encyclopedia) Eris, in astronomy, the largest known dwarf planet. Eris, whose highly eccentric elliptical orbit ranges from 38 AU to 97 AU and is inclined more than 44°, is the largest known object…

Vendôme, César, duc de

(Encyclopedia) Vendôme, César, duc deVendôme, César, duc desāzärˈ dük də väNdōmˈ [key], 1594–1665, French general and politician; son of King Henry IV and his mistress Gabrielle d'Estrées.…

Arizona

Capital: Phoenix State abbreviation/Postal code: Ariz./AZ Governor: Doug Ducey, R (to Jan. 2019) Senators: Jeff Flake, R (to Jan. 2019…

2006 Teens' Favorite Young Adult Books

Teen readers across the country vote for the best from the American Library Association Harry Potter #1 on Teens' Top Ten Related Links Teen Read Week from the ALA Teens'…

New Dwarf Planet Named Eris

The newest addition to our solar system—formerly known as 2003 UB313 and Xena—now has an official name by Shmuel Ross and Chris Frantz Related Links Pluto Demoted! (from…

Entertainment Bios — G

Milton GablerPeter GabrielClark GableErnesto GalarzaJames GalwayAndy GarciaJerry GarciaRupert GarcíaAva GardnerArt GarfunkelMichael GambonJudy GarlandJaneane GarofaloGreer GarsonJennie GarthCosta-…

Fashion Timeline

Timeline: Modern FashionPart I: 1858-1920 by David Johnson 1858 1906 1913 1914-1918 1920s Next: 1930-1968 1858 Englishman Charles Worth establishes first haute couture…

Fashion Firsts

1470 To hide her pregnancy, Queen Juana of Portugal wore the first hoop skirt.1477 Anne of Burgundy became the first woman to receive a diamond engagement ring. It was given to her by Maximilian I…

Radio and Television Personalities

Ed Sullivan See also People in the NewsRecent Obituaries Related Links The Emmy® Awards International Consortium of Investigative Journalists Awards Alfred I. duPont —…