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United States Military Academy

(Encyclopedia) United States Military Academy, at West Point, N.Y.; for training young men and women to be officers in the U.S. army; founded and opened in 1802. The original act provided that the…

Why do we blink?

Blinking protects our eyes from foreign objects, sweeps up dirt that gets in our eyes and lubricates our eyes by spreading tears across the surface. Don't you think that is a lot to accomplish in…

Why do we sneeze?

We sneeze to clear our breathing passages. We all have a natural reflex to sneeze whenever a small foreign substance enters our airways. So don’t hold back your sneezes-let ‘em rip!

A Tour of Rushmore

Related Links: Rushmore Official Site Entertainment Reviews: Rushmore The Movies of 1998 The Movies of 1999Rushmore is more about the reality people create for themselves — in fantasies,…

What happens when my foot falls asleep?

Feet don’t really sleep. They just feel tingly when an adequate blood supply to our nerves is cut off. This usually happens when you stay in one position too long—like sitting with your legs…

Writing Well: Make a Deposit in the Idea Bank

Make a Deposit in the Idea BankWriting WellPicture This: DescriptionHelp Is on the Way!Make a Deposit in the Idea BankTake the PlungeColor My WorldMusic to the EyesTools of the TradeAn Affair to…

Cats

Caring for your cat Be A Responsible Cat Owner You're probably thinking, "How hard can it be? Cats can take care of themselves." But think again. Living with a cat may not involve much work…

Interview: Edward Ball on Slaves in the Family

"A Work in Progress" What do you feel your obligation is, to the people that you don't know, that you haven't a history with— the descendants of black slaves. What do you owe them? Here's…