(Encyclopedia) bobbin, implement on which thread is wound, used in sewing, spinning, weaving, and lace making. Sometimes the wooden spools of sewing thread are called bobbins. The bobbin of a sewing…
Protein helps the body grow, builds muscle and give us energy. Protein-rich foods include meats, eggs, avocado, nuts and beans. Carbohydrates are sugars that the body uses for energy.…
(Oliver Burgess Meredith)actor, directorBorn: 11/16/1907Birthplace: Cleveland, Ohio During the 1930s Meredith acted in many Broadway plays before moving into film. He played notable dramatic roles…
(Joseph Lawrence Mignona)actor, singerBorn: 4/20/1976Birthplace: Montgomery, Pennsylvania Joey Lawrence began appearing in television commercials at the age of three. Although he had appeared on…
(Encyclopedia) flycatcher, common name for various members of the Old World family Muscicapidae, insectivorous songbirds including the kingbirds, phoebes, and pewees. Flycatchers vary in color from…
MILLER, John Gaines, a Representative from Missouri; born in Danville, Ky., November 29, 1812; attended the common schools and was graduated from Centre College, Danville, Ky.; studied law and…
ANDREWS, Thomas Hiram, a Representative from Maine; born in Brockton, Plymouth County, Mass., March 22, 1953; graduated from Oliver Ames High School, North Easton, Mass., 1971; B.A., Bowdoin…
DICKEY, John, (father of Oliver James Dickey), a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Greensburg, Westmoreland County, Pa., June 23, 1794; completed preparatory studies; appointed…
(Encyclopedia) MílosMílosmēˈlôs [key] or MiloMilomēˈlō, mīˈ– [key], mountainous island (1991 pop. 4,390), 58 sq mi (150 sq km), SE Greece, in the Aegean Sea; one of the Cyclades. The main town is…
(Encyclopedia) margarine, manufactured substitute for butter. It consists of a blend of vegetable oils or meat fats (or a combination of both) mixed with milk and salt. It was developed in the late…
