(Encyclopedia) BozezBozezbōˈzĕz [key] and SenehSenehsēˈnə, –nĕ [key], two cliffs at the entrance to the ravine of Michmash (now the Wadi Suweinet); they are mentioned in the First Book of Samuel.
(Encyclopedia) Morecambe and HeyshamMorecambe and Heyshammôrˈkəm, hēˈshəm, hēˈsəm [key], town (1991 pop. 41,432), Lancashire, NW England, on Morecambe Bay. Morecambe, a seaside resort, and Heysham, a…
(Encyclopedia) diverticulosis, a disorder characterized by the presence of diverticula, which are small, usually multiple saclike protrusions through the wall of the colon (large intestine).…
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture used (1992–2005) this pyramid to show the basis of a healthy diet, dividing foods into five nutritional groups and recommending the number of…
(Encyclopedia) Albert the Bear, c.1100–1170, first margrave of Brandenburg (1150–70). He was a loyal vassal of Holy Roman Emperor Lothair II, who, as duke of Saxony, helped him take (1123) Lower…
(Encyclopedia) nutrition, study of the materials that nourish an organism and of the manner in which the separate components are used for maintenance, repair, growth, and reproduction. Nutrition is…
Great Ape Profiles by Holly Hartman Gorilla (Gorilla gorilla) The largest Great Ape Males: 400 pounds (180 kg); up to 6 feet (1.8 m) standingFemales: 200 pounds (90 kg); up to 5 feet (1.5 m…
(Encyclopedia) Damon and PythiasDamon and Pythiasdāˈmən, pĭthˈēəs [key], two youths whose loyalty to each other symbolizes true friendship. Pythias, a Pythagorean, condemned to death for plotting…
(Encyclopedia) will-o'-the-wisp, phenomenon known also as ignis fatuus and jack-o'-lantern. It is seen at night as a pale, flickering light over marshland. There is no generally accepted explanation…
