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…children. Its Greek name is Cronos. Saturn is distinctively known for its ring system, which was first seen by Galileo in 1610. Of all the planets Saturn has the most moons, with a total of twenty-eight. Until recently, there were only 18 known moons…

…Saturn Saturn is one of the most interesting planets in the solar system. It is the sixth planet in the solar system, and is most famous for its stunning array of rings. It is a very easy planet to pick…

…it comes to her suitors. She also disguises herself as Balthazar, a young doctor who is to judge in the courtroom of Shylock and Antonio. Once again, we see her cunning ways towards the end of the play when she taunts Bassanio about the ring that she had given…

…provides important structural support. This wood is impregnated with resins which resists decay. This process of new layers of wood formation by the cambium writes a "history" of the tree's growth by leaving a pattern of annual rings (a.k.a. tree rings…

…Martel purchased his infantry/supporters with grants of land or estates. In this instance the lord, Martel, gave land, weapons and jewelry in exchange for the promise of service and loyalty. Feudalism was built upon a relationship of obligation and mutual…

…The feudal system was a way of government based on obligations between the lord or king and vassal. The king gave large estates to his friends and relatives. These estates known as the fief included houses, barns, tools, animals, and serfs or peasants…

…to the sound of your telephone ringing. It is your banker. He is calling to let you know that you are dead broke and you are about to lose your home, your car and everything you worked so hard for. As the day goes on, you are thinking, why me what have I done…

…pleading with her brother-in-law Hrothulf to help her two young sons if they should ever need it. Next she presents many golden treasures to Beowulf, such as necklaces, cups, and rings. Soon the feast ends, and everyone sleeps peacefully. In the night…

…mounted soldiers who first came to England after the Norman conquest of 1066. These knights were merely warriors equipped and trained to fight on horseback. Knighthood carried no social distinction, and any man could be a knight. Many lords had knights, who…

…upon the faithful Job as well as giving Satan everything Job owns. i.21: Instead of the Lord it should refer instead to Mother Earth. ii.1: Another reference to the sons of God. ii.3-7: God permits Satan to torment Job, just to see his reaction. iii.9…