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Word of the Day
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| Definition: | (noun) A small child. |
| Synonyms: | kid, minor, child, tiddler, youngster, nestling, shaver, small fry, tyke |
| Usage: | I could not have been much more than a nipper when you last saw me, but now I am all grown up. |
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  Jesse JamesJames was an outlaw who became a legendary figure in American folklore. After the Civil War, he and a number of other former Confederate guerillas banded together to rob banks, trains, and stagecoaches across several states. He was later betrayed by fellow bandit Robert Ford, who shot him in 1882 in order to receive a $10,000 reward. Despite the fact that James is thought to have shot 15 people, his exploits led to a number of romanticized legends, including rumors that he survived until when? More... Discuss |
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 The People's Republic of China Joins the UN Security Council (1971)The 1949 Communist takeover of mainland China created the People's Republic of China (PRC). The former government, known as the Republic of China (ROC), retained control only of Taiwan and outlying islands. However, for the next 22 years, the ROC also held onto its seat in the UN, representing the mainland it no longer controlled. UN Resolution 2758 finally transferred China's seat to representatives of the PRC. Since then, the ROC has repeatedly applied to rejoin the UN under what names? More... Discuss |
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 Franklin Pierce (1804)In 1852, the Democratic party of the US was split into hostile factions, none of which could muster sufficient strength to secure the presidential nomination. The charming and unobjectionable Pierce was nominated as a compromise candidate. He unexpectedly trounced his opposition in the general election despite being largely unknown beforehand. However, Pierce proved unable to mediate slavery-related political troubles. As a testament to his unpopularity, he was the first US president to do what? More... Discuss |
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 Congratulation, n.: The civility of envy.Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914) Discuss |
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