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Weather: Feeling the Pressure

Feeling the PressureWeatherGoing in CirclesFeeling the PressureHigh Points and LowWhat Makes the Weather Go 'RoundWhat's in a Name?Scales of Motion Do you grow tired at the end of the day? I have an…

DK Science & Technology: Machines

WHAT IS MECHANICAL ADVANTAGE? HOW IS A MACHINE’S EFFICIENCY MEASURED? LEVERSPULLEYSINCLINED PLANESGEARSFIND OUT MOREFrom can openers to cranes, machines make work easier. Simple machines include…

1910 – 1919 World History

Albert Einstein (1879–1955)AIP Niels Bohr LibraryVladimir Lenin (1870–1924)Novosti PhotosWoodrow Wilson(1856–1924)The Library of Congress Picture Collection1910Boy Scouts of America incorporated.…

Famous Firsts by African Americans

500 Notable African American Biographies A-Z List Civil Rights Leaders Figures in Abolitionism Government Officials Religious Leaders Scholars & Educators Scientists & Inventors…

Minnesota

Capital: St. Paul State abbreviation/Postal code: Minn./MN Governor: Mark Dayton, D (to Jan. 2019) Lieut. Governor: Tina Smith, D (to…

G - J

Dan GableRoman GabrielEddie GaedelClarence (Big House) GainesAlonzo (Jake) GaitherCito GastonRulon GardnerJustin GatlinLou GehrigCharley GehringerBernie GeoffrionGeorge GervinA. Bartlett…

Entertainment Bios — C

James CaanSid CaesarNicolas CageJames CagneyDean CainMichael CaineZoe CaldwellJames CameronJulia Margaret CameronBruce CampbellGlen CampbellLouise CampbellNaomi CampbellNeve CampbellJane…

NATO in Kosovo: United We Stand?

NATO in Kosovo United We Stand? by Tasha Vincent This article was posted on April 16, 1999.The crisis in Kosovo has galvanized NATO more than any other conflict since the end of the Cold War. But…

Recent Science Discoveries, 2000

Audible Snowflakes and Other Discoveries More science highlights discovered in 2000 by Otto Johnson More Discoveries IntroductionIce Age Haute…

Truman, Harry S.

(Encyclopedia) Truman, Harry S., 1884–1972, 33d President of the United States, b. Lamar, Mo. Truman remained active in politics for many years after his retirement, campaigning around the…