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Herschel

(Encyclopedia) HerschelHerschelhûrˈshəl [key], family of distinguished English astronomers. Sir William Herschel,Sir William Herschel, 1738–1822, born Friedrich Wilhelm Herschel, was a great pioneer…

jewelry

(Encyclopedia) jewelry, personal adornments worn for ornament or utility, to show rank or wealth, or to follow superstitious custom or fashion. The most universal forms of jewelry are the necklace,…

Kievan Rus

(Encyclopedia) CE5 Kievan Rus (c.1000) Kievan RusKievan Ruskēˈĕfən [key], medieval state of the Eastern Slavs. It was the earliest predecessor of modern Ukraine and Russia. Flourishing from the…

swimming

(Encyclopedia) swimming, self-propulsion through water, often as a form of recreation or exercise or as a competitive sport. It is mentioned in many of the classics in connection with heroic acts or…

1989 Grammy Awards

Record of the Year“Wind Beneath My Wings,” Bette MidlerAlbum of the YearNick of Time, Bonnie Raitt (Capitol)Song of the Year“Wind Beneath My Wings,” Larry Henley and Jeff Silbar, songwritersBest…

Notable Actors

Isabella Rossellini See also Filmmakers and Directors African-American Actors Asian American Film & Television Personalities Hispanic-American Film, Television, and Theater…

Northwest Passage

(Encyclopedia) Northwest Passage, water routes through the Arctic Archipelago, N Canada, and along the northern coast of Alaska between the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. Even though the explorers of…