A White, White Day (Icelandic: Hvítur, Hvítur Dagur) is a 2019 Icelandic drama film directed by Hlynur Pálmason.[2] It was screened in the Contemporary World Cinema section at the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival.[3] It was selected as the Icelandic entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 92nd […]
Month: January 2022
Louis Diston Powles
Louis Diston Powles (1842–1911) was an English barrister. He is now remembered for his outspoken memoir Land of the Pink Pearl of his time in the Bahamas as a stipendiary magistrate, during the 1880s. . . . Louis Diston Powles . . . He was born on 11 October 1842, […]
Chiara Scholl
Chiara “Chichi” Scholl (born July 5, 1992) is an American tennis player. American tennis player Chiara Scholl Country (sports) United States Born (1992-07-05) July 5, 1992 (age 29)United States Prize money US$ 228,436 Singles Career record 371–309 (54.6%) Career titles 10 ITF Highest ranking No. 164 (October 17, 2011) Current ranking No. 588 (November 29, 2021) […]
Obscenity trial of Ulysses in The Little Review
The obscenity trial over the publication of James Joyce’s Ulysses in The Little Review, an American literary magazine, occurred in 1921 and effectively banned publication of Joyce’s novel in the United States. After The Little Review published the “Nausicaa” episode of Ulysses in the April 1920 issue of the magazine, […]
Beddome’s worm snake
Beddome’s worm snake (Gerrhopilus beddomii) is a species of harmless blind snake in the familyGerrhopilidae. The species is native to southern India. No subspecies are currently recognized.[4] Species of snake Beddome‘s worm snake Conservation status Data Deficient (IUCN 3.1)[1] Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Reptilia Order: Squamata Suborder: Serpentes […]
Musselburgh
Musselburgh is a town in East Lothian, Scotland, around 6 mi (9.7 km) east of the country’s capital city, Edinburgh. The town lays claim to being the oldest in Scotland, and has certainly been inhabited for many thousands of years, due to its strategic location where the River Esk flows into the […]
Suffocation (band)
Suffocation is an American death metal band formed in 1988 in Centereach, New York, consisting of lead guitarist Terrance Hobbs, bassist Derek Boyer, rhythm guitarist Charlie Errigo, drummer Eric Morotti, and vocalist Ricky Myers. The band rose to prominence with the 1991 debut album Effigy of the Forgotten, which became […]
Saracen Joust
The Saracen joust of Arezzo (Giostra del Saracino, Giostra ad burattum) is an ancient game of chivalry. It dates back to the Middle Ages. Saracen joust of Arezzo It was born as an exercise for military training. This tournament was regularly held in Arezzo between the 16th century and the […]
List of minor planets: 79001–80000
The following is a partial list of minor planets, running from minor-planet number 79001 through 80000, inclusive. The primary data for this and other partial lists is based on JPL’s “Small-Body Orbital Elements”[1] and “Data Available from the Minor Planet Center”.[2] A detailed description of the table’s columns and additional […]
Jeff Nelson (ice hockey)
Jeffrey A. C. Nelson (born December 18, 1972) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League (NHL). Jeff is the brother of Todd Nelson. Canadian ice hockey player Jeff Nelson Born (1972-12-18) December 18, 1972 (age 48)Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) […]