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DK Science: Floating

FLOATING AIRSHIPFLOATING SHIPBIOGRAPHY: ARCHIMEDES Greek, 287-212 BCSINKINGFIND OUT MOREWhen an object such as a boat or an airship rests in a fluid (a liquid or gas), it has to displace (push…

Sports Superstitions

We all hear popular superstitions when the 13th day of the month falls on a Friday. And no player wants to wear the number 13. It is said that superstitions have been…

The Supreme Court: Killing Gun Control

Killing Gun ControlThe Supreme CourtSeparating Government PowersWho's in Control—the States or the Federal Government?Killing Gun ControlSupporting Family LeaveAccepting Homosexuality…

Classical Mythology: A Family Reunion

A Family ReunionClassical MythologyThe Model Hero: PerseusA Face Only a Mother Could LoveHomeward BoundA Family Reunion Upon his return to the island of Seriphus, Perseus found his mother taking…

Pestilence

Pestilence is contagious disease that spreads out of control, killing many people. Here are examples of some of the worst epidemics around the world. AIDS…

William Darius BISHOP, Congress, CT (1827-1904)

BISHOP, William Darius, a Representative from Connecticut; born in Bloomfield, Essex County, N.J., September 14, 1827; pursued preparatory studies; was graduated from Yale College in 1849;…

Thomas WYNNS, Congress, NC (1764-1825)

WYNNS, Thomas, a Representative from North Carolina; born near Barfields, Hertford County, N.C., in 1764; received his education in England; captured at sea on a vessel called the Fair…

Thomas BURKE, Congress, NC (17471783)

BURKE, Thomas, a Delegate from North Carolina; born in Galway, Ireland, about 1747; studied medicine; immigrated to America in 1764, settled in Accomac County, Va., and practiced; studied law…

Anatomy and
Physiology: Vessels To and Fro

Vessels To and FroAnatomy and PhysiologyCardiovascular and Lymphatic CirculationVessels To and FroHere, There, EverywhereGoing Their Separate WaysOh, the Pressure!Drainage System As I discussed…