Capital: Nashville State abbreviation/Postal code: Tenn./TN Governor: Bill Haslam, R (to Jan. 2019) Lieut. Governor: Ron Ramsey, R (to Jan. 2019) Senators: Lamar…
How many words can you think of that end in -onym? Antonym and synonym are two. Antonyms are words with opposite meanings. Synonyms are words that mean the same thing. The ending, or suffix, comes…
allusion / illusion Allusion is a noun that means an indirect reference: “The speech made allusions to the final report.” Illusion is a noun that means a misconception: “The policy is designed to…
From ancient times to the present, certain birds have been considered both symbols and forecasters of events. These eight birds, from every part of the world, have been especially important.…
Wash your hands before eating. Germs are spread more easily from your hands than, say, your lips. When you have a cold, keep your hands clean and don't worry about kissing someone.Wear gloves and…
The American Film Institute selected the 10 films that “best advanced the art of the moving image; enhanced the rich cultural heritage of America's art form; inspired…
Source: National Marine Fisheries Services' Northeast Fisheries Science CenterHow many fish species are there? The most often quoted estimate is 20,000. There may be as many as 20,000 more.Which is…
Do animals cry? Most animals don't (with the exception of human beings), but there is a large, gentle marine mammal called a dugong who lives in the Indian Ocean and sheds tears when in trouble or…
