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Sacks, Oliver Wolf

(Encyclopedia) Sacks, Oliver Wolf, 1933–2015, British neurologist and author, b. London, educated at Queen's College, Oxford. In 1960 he moved to the United States, where he continued his medical…

Sherman, John

(Encyclopedia) Sherman, John, 1823–1900, American statesman, b. Lancaster, Ohio; brother of William Tecumseh Sherman. He studied law, was admitted (1844) to the bar, and practiced law several years…

Sarah Winnemucca

Northern Paiute lecturer, educator, and writerBorn: c. 1844Birthplace: near Humboldt Sink, western Nevada Sarah Winnemucca, whose Indian name was Thocmetony, or “Shell Flower,” lived during a…

Lord of the Rings

The Lord of the Rings Tolkien's beloved story and the new film adaptation   by Laura Hayes     "One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them,…

Guinea Pigs

Guinea Pigs How to Care for Guinea Pigs A descendant of the wild guinea pigs of South America, today's domesticated guinea pig is viewed by many as an "easy" pet for children. Many parents…

America's Weird Museums

Curious Collections America's Weird museums by Laura Hayes Arts & Entertainment | American History Gruesome | Medical Marvels | Curious Collections | Really Weird Science Really…

2006 Olympics: Bobsleigh

Offspring of the toboggan by John Gettings and Christine Frantz Related Links 2006 Winter Olympics2006 Bobsleigh Medal StandingsBobsleigh Through the YearsEncyclopedia: Bobsledding…