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Coach

What is this job like? Coaches help people learn how to play a sport. They start by teaching them the basics. They show them the proper form and technique. Coaches have practice sessions to do…

Q&A about the Body

Why we sneeze, snore, yawn, burp, bruise, and other fascinating medical questions Why do we sneeze? What happens when my foot falls asleep? Why does my nose run? Why do we…

Popular Music Glossary

acid rockRock music with a repetitive beat and lyrics that suggest psychedelic experiences.alternativeGuitar-based rock with desultory male vocalists or chirpy female vocalists. It grew in response…

Lysanias

(Encyclopedia) LysaniasLysaniaslīsāˈnēəs [key], tetrarch of Abilene. He is mentioned in the Gospel of St. Luke. A rock inscription mentioning his name was found on the site of ancient Abila.

cave art

(Encyclopedia) cave art: see Paleolithic art; rock carvings and paintings.

Cephas

(Encyclopedia) CephasCephassēˈfəs [key], in the Gospels, Jesus' name for St. Peter. It is a transliteration of the Aramaic word for rock, and identical in meaning with “Peter” in Greek.

Space Exploration

Encyclopedia: Space Mars Video and Educational Activities The Universe Constellations and Stars The Solar System Space Exploration NASA Turns 50 Space Shuttle Timeline New Planetary…

The Oscars

Oscars–Filmographies Best Director Best Actor Best Actress Best Suppporting Actor Best Supporting Actress Best Adapted Screenplay Best Original Screenplay Best Original Music or…

Fossils

Fossils are the remains or imprints of prehistoric plants or animals. They are found in sedimentary rock (rock formed from sand and mud), coal, tar, volcanic ash, fossilized tree sap or frozen in…

Etam

(Encyclopedia) EtamEtamēˈtəm [key], in the Bible. 1 Village, S ancient Palestine. 2 Town of Judah, SW of Bethlehem. 3 Cleft rock, where Samson hid. These may be the same.