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art conservation and restoration

(Encyclopedia) art conservation and restoration, the preservation of structurally sound works of art, the halting of processes that lead to the damage of works of art, and the repair of already…

space medicine

(Encyclopedia) space medicine, study of the medical and biological effects of space travel on living organisms. The principal aim is to discover how well and for how long humans can withstand the…

House of Representatives, 113th Congress

Below is the composition of the 113th Congress' House of Representatives, following the 2012 election. In the following lists, the numeral indicates the congressional district represented…

China

(Encyclopedia) CE5 CE5 China, Mandarin Zhonghua Renmin Gongheguo [central glorious people's united country; i.e., people's republic],…

The National Women's Hall of Fame

The National Women's Hall of Fame is the only national membership organization that honors and celebrates the achievements of American women. Founded in 1969 in Seneca Falls, New York,…

Indiana

Indiana State Facts Entered Union: December 11, 1816 (19th State) Organized as territory: May 7, 1800 Present constitution adopted: 1851 Fun Facts State abbreviation/Postal code: Ind./…

2002 Grammy Awards

The 45th Annual Grammy Awards were presented at New York's Madison Square Garden on February 23, 2003.Record:“Don't Know Why,” Norah JonesAlbum:Come Away with Me, Norah Jones Song:“Don't Know Why…

Chinese literature

(Encyclopedia) Chinese literature, the literature of ancient and modern China. Fiction during the first years after the 1949 Communist revolution depicted the great social transformations taking…

musicals

(Encyclopedia) musicals, earlier known as musical comedies, plays that incorporate music, song, and dance. These elements move with the plot, heightening and commenting on the action. Mixing the…