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Fastest Growing U.S. Cities

The Question: I am hoping to get some information about the top 50 fastest growing cities in the U.S. during the past year. The Answer: The closest thing we have…

Who Owns the Island of Gavdos?

The Question: The Island of Gavdos belongs to what country? The Answer: The Island of Gavdos belongs to Greece. Situated 22 miles south of…

Plural of octopus

The Question: What is the plural of octopus? Is it octopi or octopusses? The Answer: We would go with "octopuses," a perfectly legitimate…

Selected Biographies: Q

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z More Biographies Don't see the biography you're looking for? Search 30,000+ biographies Biographies…

Transit of Venus: June 8, 2004

A Twice-in-a-Lifetime Event by Shmuel Ross This feature was written in the summer of 2004. Book a trip to Africa, and pray for clear skies. That’s one possible reaction to the upcoming transit…

Worst Enemies/Best Friends: Index

Stars Over Beacon Street Charlotte Stars and books have always been my best friends. My books go with me wherever we move. And the stars, they are always there when we get there. The first stars…

You and Your Cat

The time you take to get to know your cat will reward you with a precious relationship full of understandings that break the species barrier. And every cat you love throughout your life…

Algebra: Area and Volume Problems

Area and Volume Problems Algebra Whipping Word Problems Interest Problems Area and Volume Problems Speed and Distance Problems Mixture and Combination Problems Algebra teachers have a lot of…

Adjectives Versus Adverbs: Introduction

Introduction Adjectives Versus Adverbs Introduction Three Degrees of Separation Tough Sledding: Using Adjectives After Linking Verbs A Note on Adjectives and Adverbs for Non-Native Speakers…