A meander in general is a bend in a sinuous watercourse. A meander is formed when the moving water in a river erodes the outer banks and widens its valley. A stream of any volume may assume a meandering course, alternatively eroding...

A Christmas Carol is a 2009 film adaptation of Charles Dickens' 1843 story of the same name. The film is written and directed by Robert Zemeckis, and stars Jim Carrey in a multitude of roles, including Ebenezer Scrooge as a young,...

The economic impact of immigration is an important topic in Canada. Throughout its history Canada has relied on a large stream of immigrants for its economic success. While the immigration rate has declined sharply from its peak early in...

Heracles, Labours of Hercules, Omphale, Heracleidae,Hercules, Hercules in popular culture, Nemean lion,LernaeanHydra, Ceryneian Hind, Erymanthian Boar, Augeas,Stymphalianbirds, Cretan Bull, Mares of Diomedes, Hippolyta,...

The Earl of Orkney was originally a Norse jarl ruling Orkney, Shetland and parts of Caithness and Sutherland. The Earls were periodically subject to the kings of Norway for the Northern Isles, and later also to the kings of Alba for...

Grasslands (also called greenswards) are areas where the vegetation is dominated by grasses (Poaceae) and other herbaceous (non-woody) plants (forbs). However, sedge (Cyperaceae) and rush (Juncaceae) families can also be found....

Ford and other third party companies offered their own modified versions of popular Mustang in order to cater to the performance-centric enthusiast who wants more power, sharper handling and better styling. Although most of the Mustang...

The Montreal Metro is a rubber-tired metro system, and the main form of public transportation underground in the city of Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Metro, operated by the Société de transport de Montréal (STM), was inaugurated on...

Theosophy. Theosophy (history of philosophy), Theosophical Society, Jewish theosophy, Metaphysics, Helena Blavatsky, Higher self, Alexander Scriabin, Ascended master von Miller, Frederic P.

Archaeology of Israel. Biblical archaeology, History of the Southern Levant, History of Israel, Land of Israel, Adriaan Reland, Palestine, Israel, Lebanon, Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Cyrus the Great, Israel Exploration Society,...

Motorcycle racing (also known as moto racing (short term) and bike racing (common term)) is a motorcycle sport involving racing motorcycles. von Miller, Frederic P.

Charlie Wilson's War is a biographical drama film recounting the true story of U.S. Congressman Charlie Wilson who partnered with "bare knuckle attitude" CIA operative Gust Avrakotos to launch Operation Cyclone, a program to organize and...