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Why Worms Appear When it Rains

The Question: What is the scientific reason worms come up onto the pavement or cement when it rains? The Answer: The misconception is that…

Science Projects: What Makes a Good One?

What Makes A Good Science Project?Some advice from a science fair judge Source: U.S. Government, Calif. Energy Commission   YOU'RE HANDED the dreaded assignment…the Science Project. Maybe…

Feeling Good

Your body and your mind are totally connected. Here are some of the things you can do with your body and mind to feel good about yourself. Put on comfortable clothes and go out for a walk. Walking…

Algebra: Solving Rational Equations

Solving Rational Equations Algebra Rational Equations and Inequalities Solving Rational Equations Proportions and Cross Multiplying Investigating Variation Solving Rational Inequalities Have…

chorus, in music

(Encyclopedia) chorus, in music, large group of singers performing in concert; a group singing liturgical music is a choir. The term chorus may also be used for a group singing or dancing together in…

Churriguera, José Benito

(Encyclopedia) Churriguera, José BenitoChurriguera, José Benitohōsāˈ bānēˈtō ch&oomacr;r-rēgāˈrä [key], 1665–1725, Spanish architect and sculptor. A native of Madrid, he won fame for his design (…

Bacharach, Burt

(Encyclopedia) Bacharach, Burt Bacharach, Burt băkˈərăkˌ [key], 1928–2023, American composer, arranger, and conductor…

Carpini, Giovanni de Piano

(Encyclopedia) Carpini, Giovanni de PianoCarpini, Giovanni de Pianojōvänˈnē dā pyäˈnō kärpēˈnē [key], c.1180–1252, Italian traveler and Franciscan monk, b. Pian del Carpini (now Piano della Magione…

Slaves in the Family

The Rest of the Story   "We have a country with a tragic history that is as powerful as its heroic history. We have to incorporate those realities in our understanding of who we are…