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Interview: Edward Ball on Slaves in the Family

"It Cuts Both Ways"I'm sure that you've heard about the proof that Thomas Jefferson fathered children by his slave, Sally Hemings... Bebe Moore Campbell, the novelist, said in a commentary on…

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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 by Category Arts and…

Melanie Griffith

actressBorn: 8/9/1957Birthplace: New York City Leading actress whose career has survived the Hollywood potholes of addiction, over-publicized marriages, and (sometimes) ill-chosen projects. The…

John Gotti

(John Joseph Gotti Jr., “Teflon Don”)mobsterBorn: 10/27/1940Birthplace: Bronx, New York Current head of the Gambino crime family in New York City, John Gotti is best known as the “Teflon Don” who…

How do I determine wind chill?

The Question: How do I determine what the wind chill factor is? The Answer: If you love math, here is your answer: Where T = Air Temperature…

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…