Secret of all email forwards
 |
Online Reference
Dictionary, Encyclopedia & more | |
| Word: | ||
| by: | ||
middling discuss | |
| Definition: | (adjective) Lacking exceptional quality or ability. |
| Synonyms: | mediocre, average, fair |
| Usage: | The performance was middling at best, but for some reason the audience still rose to its feet at the end of the show for a standing ovation. |
  VentriloquismVentriloquism is the art of projecting one's voice in such a way that the sound seems to come from a source other than the speaker, often a dummy or doll whose mouth is moved by the ventriloquist. Dating to ancient times, ventriloquism was initially associated with divination and only evolved into a performance art around the 16th century. It later developed through Vaudeville into the comedic style common today. How do ventriloquists mimic sounds that require the lips to be pressed together? More... Discuss |
 Led Zeppelin Officially Disbands (1980)On September 25, 1980, Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham asphyxiated on his own vomit and died after a day of heavy drinking. Two months later, the remaining members of Led Zeppelin issued a press release stating that the band would not continue without Bonham. For decades, rumors of the band's imminent reunion persisted, but the surviving members made only sporadic appearances to perform together. In 2007, they reunited for a single concert as Led Zeppelin. Who played drums in Bonham's place? More... Discuss |
 Lillian Russell (1861)One of the most popular stars of the musical stage in her day, Russell debuted in New York as a teenager and soon became a star. She was known for her flamboyant personal life, her hourglass figure, and her voice. Though she was married four times, her affair with "Diamond Jim" Brady has become legendary. She also wrote a syndicated newspaper column and was a popular lecturer. She died shortly after completing a fact-finding mission—on behalf of US President Warren Harding—to investigate what? More... Discuss |
 It takes a great deal of history to produce a little literature.Henry James (1843-1916) Discuss |
FOR MORE STUFFS VISIT SIXFACE ARCHIVE
- LIFE is tooo short >>> Have FUN -
Articles copyright Disclaimer: This site collects news and information from all over the web. All trademarks are property of their owners. belongs to their respective publishers. The owner of this blog is not responsible for any inaccurate information in the articles and may not share the opinions of their authors.
0 Comments:
Post a Comment
<< Home