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Transportation Technology & Milestones

On the Road In the Air On (and Under) the Water On the Rails Ford Mustang Timeline World's Largest Subway Systems Two Centuries of Railroading Ten Famous Trains…

Dwight David Eisenhower

Born: 10/14/1890Birthplace: Denison, Tex. Dwight David Eisenhower was born in Denison, Tex., on Oct. 14, 1890. His ancestors lived in Germany and emigrated to America, settling in Pennsylvania,…

Art

  Encyclopedia: Arts and Entertainment Forms of Art Art Movements Major Types of Painting Colors Value: Tints and Shades Complementary Colors Analogous Colors Neutral Colors Warm…

Chemist

What is this job like? Chemicals are a big part of the physical world around us. Everything is made of chemicals. Chemists and materials scientists find ways to make chemicals useful to us. They…

Sign Language: Resources

Homework Center – Frequently Asked Questions   Foreign Languages   Sign Language Start by reading about sign language in the encyclopedia and see the American Sign…

The Leonid Meteor Shower

In 2016 peak viewing occurs on Nov. 16 and the early hours of Nov. 17 Related Links Meteor Showers The Perseids The Universe Space Exploration External Links NASA Sky…

The Leonid Meteor Shower

In 2016 peak viewing occurs on Nov. 16 and the early hours of Nov. 17 Related Links Meteor Showers The Perseids The Universe Space ExplorationExternal Links NASA Sky & Telescope U.S.…

Bjorn Daehlie

Born: June 19, 1967Norwegian cross-country skier winner of a record eight gold and 12 overall Winter Olympic medals from 1992-98. See also: Bjorn Daehlie: The winningest Winter Olympian.

Katarina Witt

Born: Dec. 3, 1965East German figure skater 4-time world champion (1984-85,87-88); won consecutive Olympic gold medals (1984,88). See also: Memorable Moments: Katarina Witt.

Most Practiced Religion

The Question: What is the most practiced religion in the world? The Answer: According to many sources, Christianity is the most practiced…