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Sandra Oh

actressBorn: November 30, 1970Birthplace: Nepean, Ontario, Canada This Canadian actress of Korean heritage first came to widespread attention in 1993, starring in the CBC production of The Diary…

William Henry SNEED, Congress, TN (1812-1869)

SNEED, William Henry, a Representative from Tennessee; born in Davidson County, Tenn., August 27, 1812; completed preparatory studies; moved with his father’s family to Rutherford County,…

John Hervey CROZIER, Congress, TN (1812-1889)

CROZIER, John Hervey, a Representative from Tennessee; born in Knoxville, Tenn., February 10, 1812; attended the public schools; was graduated from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville in…

Samuel Allyne OTIS, Congress, MA (1740-1814)

OTIS, Samuel Allyne, (father of Harrison Gray Otis), a Delegate from Massachusetts; born in Barnstable, Barnstable County, Mass., November 24, 1740; was graduated from Harvard College in 1759…

fox, in zoology

(Encyclopedia) fox, carnivorous mammal of the dog family, found throughout most of the Northern Hemisphere. It has a pointed face, short legs, long, thick fur, and a tail about one half to two thirds…

Religious Dress

People from many religions use dress as a sign of their faith. Sometimes a special type of dress is required by religion, while other times it is a matter of custom.Islam requires both men and…

Robert William EDGAR, Congress, PA (1943)

EDGAR, Robert William, a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Philadelphia, Pa., May 29, 1943; attended public schools in Springfield, Pa.; B.A., Lycoming College, Williamsport, Pa., 1965…

Keenan Wynn

(Francis Xavier Aloysius Wynn)actorBorn: 7/27/1916Birthplace: New York City A prolific actor, Wynn's career spanned 52 years and 168 roles in movies and television. His best-known role is probably…