(Encyclopedia) stalactitestalactitestəlăkˈtīt [key] and stalagmitestalagmitestəlăgˈmīt [key], mineral forms often found in caves; sometimes collectively called dripstone. A stalactite is an icicle-…
(Encyclopedia) strategy and tactics, in warfare, related terms referring, respectively, to large-scale and small-scale planning to achieve military success. Strategy may be defined as the general…
(Encyclopedia) bow and arrow, weapon consisting of two parts; the bow is made of a strip of flexible material, such as wood, with a cord linking the two ends of the strip to form a tension from which…
(Encyclopedia) Keynes, John Maynard, Baron Keynes of TiltonKeynes, John Maynard, Baron Keynes of Tiltonkānz [key], 1883–1946, English economist and monetary expert, studied at Eton and Cambridge…
(Encyclopedia) Kensington and Chelsea, inner borough (1991 pop. 127,600) of Greater London, SE England. Kensington is largely residential with fashionable shopping streets and several luxurious…
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Wheel and axle
wheel and axle, simple machine consisting of a wheel mounted rigidly upon an axle or drum of smaller diameter, the wheel and the axle having the same axis. It is…
(Encyclopedia) Spargo, JohnSpargo, Johnspärˈgō [key], 1876–1966, American reformer and author, b. Cornwall, England. An early socialist, he was active in the Socialist party of the United States but…
(Encyclopedia) Brighton and Hove, city and unitary authority and district, SE England. It was formed by the merger of the boroughs of Brighton and Hove…
(Encyclopedia) fats and oils, group of organic substances that form an important part of the diet and also are useful in many industries. The fats are usually solid, the oils generally liquid at…
(Encyclopedia) Weber and FieldsWeber and Fieldswĕbˈər [key], American comedy team. The partners were Joe Weber (Joseph Maurice Weber), 1867–1942, and Lew Fields (Lewis Maurice Schanfield), 1867–1941…
