writerBorn: 1/7/1863Birthplace: Rockville, Ind. Juliet Humphreys was the second of four daughters of William and Susan King Humphreys. Following her father's death in 1867, when she was only four…
The information below explains PEMDAS: parentheses, exponents, multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction
When you have a math problem that involves more than one operation—for example,…
American League New YorkThe Yankees can breathe a little easier knowing that Anaheim, which owned a 5-5 record vs. New York in 1998, is out of the picture. The Yankees love to pound on Texas, and…
AFC East Few would argue that the defending AFC East champion New England Patriots remain the most talented team in the division, despite the loss of virtually their entire corps of running backs…
U.S. Army soldierBorn: 12/17/1919Birthplace: Cheyenne, Wyo.Died: 7/13/2010 (St. Maries, Idaho) When Vernon Baker was 4 years old, his parents were killed in an…
PHILSON, Robert, a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in County Tyrone, Ireland, in 1759; immigrated to the United States and settled in Berlin, Pa., in 1785; received a limited schooling…
RESA, Alexander John, a Representative from Illinois; born in Chicago, Ill., August 4, 1887; attended the public schools of Chicago, Ill., and St. Josephâs College, Kirkwood, Mo.; was…
LEADBETTER, Daniel Parkhurst, a Representative from Ohio; born in Pittsfield, Berkshire County, Mass., September 10, 1797; attended the common schools; moved to Ohio in 1816 and settled in…
JOELSON, Charles Samuel, a Representative from New Jersey; born in Paterson, Passaic County, N.J., January 27, 1916; attended the public schools, graduated from Montclair Academy; Cornell…
Wedding Lore and Traditions by Elizabeth Olson Have you ever wondered why the bride stands to the left of the groom, or why the wedding ring is worn on the third finger of the…
