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Georges-Henri Lemaître

2007-03-15T21:07:36Z

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Georges-Henri Lemaître(1894–1966) first proposed (in 1927) the creation of the universe through a "[[Big Bang]]." A Belgian [[Roman Catholic Church|Roman Catholic]] priest and veteran of [[World War I]], he was an accomplished [[Physics|physicist]] and [[Astronomy|astronomer]]. [[Edwin Hubble]] found evidence to support Lemaître's theory two years later.

Most physicists, including [[Albert Einstein|Einstein]], disagreed with Lemaître at first, as they thought the universe existed forever in a steady state. But they subsequently changed their opinion, agreeing with Lemaître.

Arthur Zimmermann

2007-03-15T21:02:58Z

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[[Image:zimmerman.jpg|thumb|300px|Arthur Zimmermann]]

Arthur Zimmermann lived from October 5, 1864 to June 6, 1940. He was the German Foreign Minister who sent the sensational proposal that [[Mexico]] should enter an alliance with [[Germany]] against the [[United States]].

Foreign Secretary Zimmermann sent a [[Telegraph|telegram]] on January 16, 1917, to the German ambassador [[Johann von Bernstorff]] in [[Washington, D.C.|Washington]] who in turn forwarded it to Mexican ambassador [[Heinrich von Eckardt]]. But on January 17, British intelligence intercepted the message. The British were unable to read it because it was sent with a new type of encryption and even Mexican ambassador Heinrich von Eckardt could not read it. The British were only able to read it when Johann von Bernstorff transcribed it into an older code so Heinrich von Eckardt could read it. The telegram was sent to US ambassador [[Walter Hines Page]] in [[Britain]] who then two days later forwarded it to President Wilson. The US passed this telegram to the press. US papers claimed that the telegram was made up by the British to try to get the US in the [[World War I|war]] on Britain’s side. But later Zimmerman gave a speech confirming his telegram and put all the speculation to an end.
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Gladys Aylward

2007-03-15T20:58:09Z

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Gladys Aylward (1902-1975) was a [[British]] missionary from [[London]] who went to the [[Shanxi Province]] in [[China]] between the years of the [[Sino-Russian War]] (in 1930) and the Rise of [[Communism]] (in 1945). She was famous for leading 94 children from [[Yangcheng]] to [[Xi'an]] across mountains while avoiding [[Japan|Japanese]] soldiers while keeping the children fed, clothed, and warm while also carrying 4 different fatal diseases at the same time.

The Beatles

2007-03-15T20:49:13Z

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The Beatles were an [[England|English]] Rock band from [[Liverpool]], UK. They were one of the most influential rock bands of the 20th century, selling over 1 billion records. The Beatles covered many genres of [[Rock and Roll]] from Tin Pan Alley to Psychedelic Rock. The Beatles were inducted into the [[Rock and Roll Hall of Fame]] in 1988. As solo artists, all but Ringo have been inducted (Lennon in 1994, McCartney in 1999 and Harrison in 2004).

The four Beatles were [[John Lennon]] (1940-1980), [[George Harrison]] (1943-2001), [[Paul McCartney]] (1942- ), and [[Ringo Starr]] (1940- ). Most of the Beatles songs were co-written by Lennon and McCartney. In the latter half of the 1960's the majority of their songs were written individually, but retained the "Lennon & McCartney" writing credit. George Harrison's songs became more prominent on the albums following Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.

In 2004 Rolling Stone Magazine ranked the Beatles #1 on their list of 100 Greatest Artists of All Time.<ref>[http://www.rollingstone.com/news/story/5939214/the_immortals_the_first_fifty]</ref>

The two surviving Beatles are: Ringo Starr and Sir Paul McCartney. Both Ringo and Paul have their own side projects. Rumors of a Paul McCartney Summer 2007 tour have been circling.

== Discography ==

'''Please Please Me (1963)'''

'''With the Beatles (1963)'''

'''A Hard Day's Night (1964)'''

'''Beatles For Sale (1964)'''

'''Help! (1965)'''

'''Rubber Soul (1965)'''

'''Revolver (1966)'''

'''Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1967)'''

'''The Beatles (1968)'''

'''Yellow Submarine (1969)'''

'''Abbey Road (1969)'''

'''Let It Be (1970)'''

'''The Beatles/1962-1966 (1973)'''

'''The Beatles/1967-1970 (1973)'''

'''Hey Jude (1970 - US, 1979 - UK)'''

'''Magical Mystery Tour (1976)'''

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Battle of Trenton

2007-03-15T20:40:32Z

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In the first six months of the [[American Revolution]] in late 1776, British soldiers routed the Patriots from [[New York]] and [[New Jersey]] into [[Pennsylvania]]. The Continental Army fell from 20,000 to only 2,000 soldiers. The Continental Congress even fled Philadelphia, leaving everything in the hands of General [[George Washington]].

He decided to attack the much-feared Hessian troops at daybreak on December 26, 1776. In a very risky move having the code name "Victory or Death," Washington led his men across the ice-filled Delaware River at midnight [[Christmas]] Day.

In the morning, Washington's troops caught the enemy by surprise and won a huge victory, quickly capturing nearly a thousand enemy troops. There were some casualties, including the wounding of future president [[James Monroe]].

Two years later, Washington wrote:

"The Hand of Providence has been so conspicuous in all this - the course of the war - that he must be worse than an infidel that lacks faith, and more wicked that has not gratitude to acknowledge his obligations; but it will be time enough for me to turn Preacher when my present appointment ceases."
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Nazi Party

2007-03-15T20:37:18Z

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[[Image:Naziflag.png|thumb|300px|The Nazis' symbol, the Swastika]]Nazis is an [[acronym]] for the National Socialist German Workers’ party . The group was formed when [[Adolf Hitler]] came into power by promising that there would be more jobs, [[Germany]] would be a better place and poverty would end. His power was increased when his followers used intimidation and violence to win a majority in the German Parliament. Once in power the Nazis became [[Anti-Sematism|anti-Semitic]] (hating Jews) blaming the [[Jews]] for the trouble in Germany. They made laws against Jews and they required Jews to wear a [[Star of David]] on their clothing. The Jews were mistreated, persecuted and killed by the Nazis. The Nazi state also persecuted [[Communism|Communists]] and other left-wing/liberal political opponents, [[homosexuals]], [[Jehovah's Witnesses]] and foreign nationals.

Knight

2007-03-15T20:32:30Z

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{{stub}}A social position which began in the Middle ages. It is not inherited, but must be won by a great deed. However, only noble men could become knights.

Also, a piece in the [[game]] of [[Chess]].

Richard Plantagenet

2007-03-15T20:24:16Z

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Richard Plantagenet lived September 8, 1157 – April 6, 1199. He was King of [[England]] from 1189 to 1199. Some consider him a great and very popular king despite the fact that he did not accomplish much for his people. He is an important figure in many stories about the [[crusades]] such as ''Ivanhoe''.

It is often thought that he was [[homosexual]], though this is often disuputed.
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Bobby Fischer

2007-03-15T19:08:49Z

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'''Robert James Fischer''' (born 1943), popularly known as Bobby Fischer, was the only [[United States of America|American]] to become World Chess Champion when he defeated [[USSR|Soviet]] grandmaster Boris Spassky in a 1972 match in Iceland. He forfeited his title to Anatoly Karpov in 1975 when he refused to defend his title. He did not play [[chess]] again until 1992, when he played a return match in Yugoslavia in violation of American sanctions on Yugoslavia. Fischer became known for making anti-Semitic and anti-American remarks in the media over the next ten years, most notoriously his praise of the September 11 terrorist attacks. In 2004, Fischer was arrested in [[Japan]], and has since taken asylum in Iceland.

Yalta conference

2007-03-15T18:23:41Z

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The Yalta Conference was the meeting in February of 1945, the last year of World War II, between President [[Franklin Roosevelt]], [[Union of Soviet Socialist Republics|Soviet]] Premier [[Joseph Stalin]] and British Prime Minister [[Winston Churchill]] at Yalta in the Russian Crimea. They agreed to divide [[Germany]] into occupation zones. They also agreed that free elections would be held in Soviet controlled Eastern Europe, but Stalin never fulfilled this promise.

Balaam

2007-03-15T18:02:31Z

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Balaam was a pagan magician hired by Balak, king of [[Moab]], to curse [[Israel]] according to Numbers 22. Balaam refused to curse Israel for Balak, because [[God]] told him that they were blessed and not cursed. The first words spoken on a telephone, "What hath God wrought," come from one of Balaam's oracles. He is famous for having a talking ass.

Wheel

2007-03-15T17:57:21Z

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== Wheel ==

The wheel was a revolutionary invention by the [[Mesopotamia|Mesopotamians]]. It allowed low [[friction]] in movement by rolling. This makes it ideal for transportation applications in which is it generally important to waste as little [[energy]] as possible.

== History ==

The ancient Mesopotamians invented the wheel originally in the form of the potter’s wheel. It was then developed from this into a solid wooden disk with a hole in the middle. To make the wheel lighter and more practical the spoked wheel was developed. The [[Greece|Greeks]] used this type of spoked wheel. The [[Celts]] introduced a [[bronze]] rim around the outside of the wood to strengthen the structure. This is how the wheel remained, without any major modifications, until the [[19th century|1800’s]] when modern tires started being developed.

In 1845, Robert William Thomson patented the pneumatic tire in [[England]]. Pneumatic means that the tire was filled with air to provide a "...cushion of air to the ground." This type of tire was originally used on bikes but soon moved on to the automotive world. To this day, pneumatic tires are used on bikes and [[Automobile|automobiles]].

Architecture

2007-03-15T17:46:45Z

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Architecture is the [[art]] and [[science]] of constructing the built environment.

Architecture in the [[Middle Ages]] can be seen in the majestic [[Church|churches]] built during that era. There were two main styles: Romanesque and Gothic.

Romanesque architecture is characterized by thick walls, rounded arches and small windows. The Gothic style, developed later, consisted of taller, perpendicular structures with long windows, pointed arches and "flying buttresses" (stone supports on the outer walls of churches).

Gothic architecture, with its tall, pointed spires is said to reflect the desire of people of the Middle Ages to grow closer to [[God]], reaching towards heaven and away from the earth. Tall windows allowed sunlight to illuminate the interior, unlike Romanesque architecture, in which windows were small and interiors were dim. A particularly stunning example of Gothic architecture is the Notre Dame in Paris, on which construction began in 1163 during the reign of Louis VII], and was completed about 200 years later in about 1345. The Notre Dame features a beautiful stained-glass "rose window," which is another distinguishing characteristic of Gothic churches.

Amphiprotic compounds

2007-03-15T17:28:24Z

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[[Compound|Compounds]] that can act as either an [[acid]] or a [[base]], depending on the situation.<ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Chemistry''. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1998</ref>

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H. P. Lovecraft

2007-03-15T17:25:20Z

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'''H. P. Lovecraft''' (1890-1937) was an [[United States of America|American]] author of fantasy and horror tales.

H. P. Lovecraft

2007-03-15T17:07:23Z

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'''H. P. Lovecraft''' (1890-1937) was an [[United States of America|American]] author of fantasy and horror tales. Although often portrayed as a horror writer, his famous "[[Cthulhu]] Mythos" is, in fact, a disguised allegory for the [[Christianity|Christian faith]]. Cthulhu himself, as portrayed in his masterpiece, "The Call of Cthulhu", represents [[Jesus Christ]]; Cthulhu, like Christ, was sent to Earth, but then [[Crucifixion|crucified]] (though Cthulhu was actually banished to a city hidden under the sea). Cthulhu, like Christ, awaits a time when he can return to save humanity.

Lovecraft's novel "The Dream Quest of Unknown Kadath", while full of strange and often incomprehensible imagery, is a retelling of Bunyon's "Pilgrim's Progress". The hero of the novel, Randolph Carter, embarks on a strange journey through a series of philosophical doctrines, including [[Buddhism]] and [[atheism]], symbolized by various monsters and strange cities. It is only at the very end when Carter realizes that the true faith of his own American heritage, Christianity, is the only way for him to "wake up" from the nightmare of [[Lies|false doctrine]].

Many scholars claim that Lovecraft was an atheist with no supporting evidence for their claim. In reality, Lovecraft denied the theory of [[evolution]] and [[Theory of relativity|relativity]], recognizing them as the dangerous ideas that they were.

Fourteen Points

2007-03-15T16:53:22Z

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The Fourteen Points was a peace plan proposed by [[Woodrow Wilson]]. The point of this plan was to stop the humiliation of and economic damage to the losers of [[World War I]]. In his plan, every person in every nation would have a say in their future by voting. His plan also called for freedom of the seas and the formation of a [[League of Nations]]. When the peace treaty was signed most of Wilson's fourteen points were taken out, but his plan for League of Nations survived.

# Open covenants of peace must be arrived at, after which there will surely be no private international action or rulings of any kind, but diplomacy shall proceed always frankly and in the public view.
# Absolute freedom of navigation upon the seas, outside territorial waters, alike in peace and in war, except as the seas may be closed in whole or in part by international action for the enforcement of international covenants.
# The removal, so far as possible, of all economic barriers and the establishment of an equality of trade conditions among all the nations consenting to the peace and associating themselves for its maintenance.
# Adequate guarantees given and taken that national armaments will be reduced to the lowest points consistent with domestic safety.
# A free, open-minded, and absolutely impartial adjustment of all colonial claims, based upon a strict observance of the principle that in determining all such questions of sovereignty the interests of the population concerned must have equal weight with the equitable claims of the government whose title is to be determined.
# The evacuation of all Russian territory and such a settlement of all questions affecting Russia as will secure the best and freest cooperation of the other nations of the world in obtaining for her an unhampered and unembarrassed opportunity for the independent determination of her own political development and national policy, and assure her of a sincere welcome into the society of free nations under institutions of her own choosing; and, more than a welcome, assistance also of every kind that she may need and may herself desire. The treatment accorded Russia by her sister nations in the months to come will be the acid test of their good will, of their comprehension of her needs as distinguished from their own interests, and of their intelligent and unselfish sympathy.
# [[Belgium]], the whole world will agree, must be evacuated and restored, without any attempt to limit the sovereignty which she enjoys in common with all other free nations. No other single act will serve as this will serve to restore confidence among the nations in the laws which they have themselves set and determined for the government of their relations with one another. Without this healing act the whole structure and validity of international law is forever impaired.
# All French territory should be freed and the invaded portions restored, and the wrong done to France by Prussia in 1871 in the matter of Alsace-Lorraine, which has unsettled the peace of the world for nearly fifty years, should be righted, in order that peace may once more be made secure in the interest of all.
# A re-adjustment of the frontiers of Italy should be effected along clearly recognizable lines of nationality.
# The peoples of Austria-Hungary, whose place among the nations we wish to see safeguarded and assured, should be accorded the freest opportunity of autonomous development.
# Romania, Serbia, and Montenegro should be evacuated; occupied territories restored; Serbia accorded free and secure access to the sea; and the relations of the several Balkan states to one another determined by friendly counsel along historically established lines of allegiance and nationality; and international guarantees of the political and economic independence and territorial integrity of the several Balkan states should be entered into.
# The Turkish portions of the present Ottoman Empire should be assured a secure sovereignty, but the other nationalities which are now under Turkish rule should be assured an undoubted security of life and an absolutely unmolested opportunity of autonomous development, and the Dardanelles should be permanently opened as a free passage to the ships and commerce of all nations under international guarantees.
# An independent Polish state should be erected which should include the territories inhabited by indisputably Polish populations, which should be assured a free and secure access to the sea, and whose political and economic independence and territorial integrity should be guaranteed by international covenant.
# A general association of nations must be formed under specific covenants for the purpose of affording mutual guarantees of political independence and territorial integrity to great and small states alike.