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U.S. Energy Sources, 2006–2012

Here’s a breakdown of the sources of energy in the United States for years 2006, 2009–2012: 2012 Oil 35% Natural gas 25% Coal 20% Nuclear 8% Renewable Energy 9% 2011 Oil 36% Natural gas 25…

Kids Poll Archive

This Week's Kids Poll: Which candy is your favorite to get on Halloween?? Which candy treat is your favorite to get on Halloween? Baby Ruth Almond Joy Milky Way Butterfinger Take…

Aerosmith

hard-rock band Grammy Award-winning hard-rock band known for its blues-influenced style, flamboyant stage presence and an amazing 1984 comeback. After a long battle with drugs and bad blood within…

Charlotte, N.C.

Mayor: Daniel G. Clodfelter (to Nov. 2017) 2010 census population (rank): 731,424 (17); Male: 353,511 (49.0%); Female:…

Oklahoma City, Okla.

Mayor: Mick Cornett (to 2018)City Manager: James D. Couch2010 census population (rank): 579,999 (31); Male: 285,556 (49.2%); Female: 294,443 (50.8%); White: 363,646 (62.7%); Black: 87,354 (15.1…

New York

  Official Name: State of New York Capital: Albany  Organized as a territory: 1624 Entered Union (rank): July 26, 1788 (11) Present constitution adopted: 1777 State…

Body Beat

Here are a few good tips on how to care for your body with natural, effective, and inexpensive remedies.Cold feet? Sprinkle a pinch of ground cayenne pepper into your socks. It will warm your feet…

Blaine, James Gillespie

(Encyclopedia) Blaine, James Gillespie, 1830–93, American politician, b. West Brownsville, Pa. As Secretary of State, Blaine was particularly energetic in fostering closer relations with the Latin…

Braille System

Louis Braille, who became blind from an accident at age 3, developed the Braille System to help teach blind children to read and write. The system of letters, numbers, and punctuation marks…