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Lambert CADWALADER, Congress, NJ (1742-1823)

CADWALADER, Lambert, a Delegate and a Representative from New Jersey; born near Trenton, N.J., in 1742; attended Dr. Alison’s Academy, and the University of Pennsylvania at Philadelphia in…

Child Birth and Full Moons

The Question: Is there any correlation between full moons and child birth? The Answer: For years people have tried to blame the full moon for increasing just…

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…

James McHENRY, Congress, MD (1753-1816)

McHENRY, James, a Delegate from Maryland; born in Ballymena, County Antrim, Ireland, November 16, 1753; pursued classical studies; immigrated to the United States about 1771 and settled in…

William DARLINGTON, Congress, PA (1782-1863)

DARLINGTON, William, (cousin of Edward Darlington and Isaac Darlington), a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Birmingham, Chester County, Pa., April 28, 1782; attended Friends School at…

History of Fingerprints

The Question: Where is the origin of fingerprinting? The Answer: There is evidence that links man's first discovery of fingerprints back to…

Cobbett, William

(Encyclopedia) Cobbett, WilliamCobbett, Williamkŏbˈĭt [key], 1763?–1835, British journalist and reformer. The son of a farm laborer, he ran away from home at 14 and later joined the British army. He…

Nkrumah, Kwame

(Encyclopedia) Nkrumah, Kwame Nkrumah, Kwame kwäˈmā nkr&oomacr;ˈmä [key], 1909–72, African political leader, prime…

Bogdanovich, Peter

(Encyclopedia) Bogdanovich, Peter, 1939 - 2021, American film director, actor, and critic, b. Kingston, N.Y. Bogdanovich was the son of Serbian…