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Harold Melvin

singerBorn: 6/25/1939Birthplace: Philadelphia A major figure in the development of soul music, Melvin founded the Blue Notes in the 1950s. He led this R&B group to fame in the 1970s with hits…

Wayne Newton

singer, entertainerBorn: 4/3/1942Birthplace: Norfolk, Virginia Known as the highest paid nightclub singer in the world, Newton's shows often play in Atlantic City and Las Vegas. His dramatic…

Jimmy Johnson

Born: July 16, 1943Football All-SWC defensive lineman on Arkansas' 1964 national championship team; coached Miami-FL to national title in 1987; college record of 81-34-3 in 10 years; hired by old…

Algeria Homework

The Question: Could you tell me what types of activities people participate in in Algeria? And what monuments and famous sites are located in Algeria? The Answer…

Alligators and crocodiles

The Question: What's the difference between an alligator and a crocodile? The Answer: In general, our advice would be to look at the sign or plaque in the zoo where you see the animal in…

Organic Food

Some people don’t want to eat food that has been sprayed with pesticides. Nor do they want genetically modified food (see Genetically Modified Foods). What’s the alternative? Organic food. For a…

The Four Horsemen

Senior backfield that led Notre Dame to national collegiate football championship in 1924; put together as sophomores by Irish coach Knute Rockne; immortalized by sportswriter Grantland Rice,…

Ebola Fact Sheet

Facts and stats about the virus   2014 West Africa Ebola Virus Outbreak Map Related Links Ebola FAQs Common Infectious Diseases Worldwide Medical Advances…

Make Your Own Lava Lamp!

Art meets science, or vice versa by Holly Hartman Did you ever hear that "oil and water don't mix"? Here's groovy proof. You will need: vegetable oil or baby oil water food coloring…