As a written language, German is quite uniform; it differs in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland no more than written English does in theUnited Statesand the BritishCommonwealth. As aspoken language, however, German exists in manydialects, most of which belong to either theHigh GermanorLow German...
theliver, adrenal glands, lungs, bronchi, nasal passages, and heart are all large to allow intense physiological activity. During a chase, cheetahs take about 31/2strides per second and 60 to 150 breaths per minute. Chases are usually limited to sprints of less than 200–300 metres, however...
In 1993, The British Library started a digitization of their most precious manuscripts, including Beowulf. The Electronic Beowulf Project was developed by The British Library since spring 1993 in cooperation with the University of Kentucky and Western Michigan University. The first manuscript to digitize...
Comprehensive and meticulously documented facts about freedom of speech. Learn why the founders of the U.S. included free speech in the Bill of Rights, how courts have ruled in such cases, and much more. For example: • Totalitarianism • Private Party Suppression • Student Rights • ...
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The middle layer, or myocardium, contains the muscle that contracts the heart. The inner layer, or endocardium, lines the heart chambers, according to the British Heart Foundation. Connecting the upper and lower chambers of the heart are the atrioventricular (AV) valves — made up of the ...
After 1912, Alla Nazimova pretended to be married to a different man—British actor Charles Bryant. To maintain the ruse of her “fake” nuptials with Charles, she hid her first marriage from the scrutiny of proper society. The public marriage was completely for show, and to maintain its le...
Wu expanded his influence abroad over time, such as through his first touring exhibition in the United States organised by the Chinese Culture Foundation of San Francisco in 1989-1990. Most notably, he became the first living Chinese artist to have a one-man exhibition at the British Museum ...
theUnited States. Two months laterMichael Flynn, who had briefly served as Trump’s national security adviser, pleaded guilty to making false statements to the FBI about his interactions with the Russian ambassador. According to reports, as part of the plea deal, Flynn agreed to cooperate with ...
Cathy Freeman, sprinter who excelled in the 400-metre dash and who at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney became the first Australian Aboriginal person to win an individual gold medal. Learn more about Freeman’s life and career, including her other medals and t