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DEFINITION: (noun) One who occupies a position of authority in a religious hierarchy. SYNONYMS: high priest, archpriest, prelate, primate. USAGE: Unable to resolve their dispute by themselves, they decided to consult with a hierarch and submit to his authoritative decision.

James Maury "Jim" Henson was one of the most important puppeteers in modern American television history. He was also a filmmaker, television producer, and the founder of The Jim Henson Company, The Jim Henson Foundation, and Jim Henson's Creature Shop. Most famous for creating the Muppets, he was the leading force behind their long, creative run. Henson created the prototype for his signature character, Kermit the Frog, from what discarded materials?

Founded in 1624 by the Dutch West India Company, New Amsterdam developed into the largest Dutch colonial settlement in the New Netherland territory. It remained in Dutch possession until 1664, when it fell provisionally into the hands of the English. The Dutch regained it in August 1673, renaming the city "New Orange," but permanently ceded New Netherland to the English in November 1674. New Amsterdam eventually became what major US city?

Items sold by vending machines vary by country. Today, most vending machines in the US dispense snacks, beverages, and other inexpensive merchandise, but as recently as the 1950s, some machines offered life insurance policies. In Japan, where there is approximately one vending machine for every 23 people, machines sell everything from potted plants to underwear. Who is believed to have invented the first vending machine? What did it dispense?

Richard Branson, the billionaire mogul behind the Virgin brand, recently announced that he would invest about $3 billion to combat global warming over the next decade. Branson said the money would come from the profits generated by his transportation and airline sectors and will be invested in efforts to find renewable, sustainable energy sources to replace oil and coal. Branson made the announcement on the second day of the Clinton Global Initiative.