Born: 1877 Safety Hood, Traffic Light. Morgan's first well-known invention was the safety hood, a forerunner of the gas mask. When 32 workers in Cleveland, Ohio, were trapped during a tunnel…
Below is the unit of length for sea or nautical miles, as well as information about fathoms, cable length, and knots. A fathom is 6 feet, the length of rope a man can extend from open arm to open…
actorBorn: 1971Birthplace: Huntington Beach, California Lee was a champion skateboarder before turning his attention to acting. He made his first starring appearance in Mallrats (1995) and gained…
AFC Central Pittsburgh QB Kordell Stewart will be scrambling to get his Steelers deeper into the playoffs this year. As they have for the past two seasons, the Pittsburgh Steelers and…
EMERGENCY SERVICESMOBILE PHONESFIND OUT MOREMobile communications allows direct radio contact with people on the move, connecting them immediately, even in an emergency. Radio was originally…
What is this job like? Actors perform in stage, radio, television, video, or motion pictures. It's hard for most actors to find steady work. Only a few become famous "stars." Some well-known,…
What is this job like? Automotive service technicians and mechanics fix cars or light trucks that have broken down. They must be able to figure out the source of the problem quickly and correctly.…
What is this job like? Real estate agents help people buy and sell houses. They must be able to say approximately how much money a house is worth. They need to know what the neighborhoods in their…
Toxic Terrors Sharp claws and teeth aren't the only weapons animals possess. Many creatures use poisons to attack prey or defend themselves. Some of these…
The Question: I am looking for a list of words for "plurals" of animals, i.e. a "pack" of wolves or a "flock" of seagulls. I have looked at various websites…
