(Encyclopedia) Strang, James JesseStrang, James Jessestrăng [key], 1813–56, American Mormon leader, b. Cayuga co., N.Y. A lawyer, teacher, and newspaperman, he migrated in 1843 to Wisconsin, was…
Slashing clawChasing down preyDeath by poisonFlesh-eating dinosaurs had different methods of attack that varied with their size, agility, and victims. Large predators crept up on giant herbivores…
Toxic Terrors Sharp claws and teeth aren't the only weapons animals possess. Many creatures use poisons to attack prey or defend themselves. Some of these…
SCHUETTE, Bill, a Representative from Michigan; born in Midland, Mich., October 13, 1953; graduated from Herbert Henry Dow High School, Midland, Mich., 1972; B.S.F.S., Georgetown University,…
Senate Years of Service: 1837-1839Party: DemocratLYON, Lucius, a Delegate, a Senator, and a Representative from Michigan; born in Shelburne, Chittenden County, Vt., February 26, 1800; attended…
Senate Years of Service: 1959-1976Party: DemocratHART, Philip Aloysius, a Senator from Michigan; born in Bryn Mawr, Montgomery County, Pa., December 10, 1912; attended Waldron Academy and…
ESCH, Marvin Leonel, a Representative from Michigan; born in Flinton, Cambria County, Pa., August 4, 1927; received secondary education in Akron, Ohio, and Jackson, Mich.; A.B., University of…
DARRAGH, Archibald Bard, a Representative from Michigan; born in La Salle Township, Monroe County, Mich., December 23, 1840; attended the common schools and a private academy in Monroe, Mich…
McINTOSH, Robert John, a Representative from Michigan; born in Port Huron, Saint Clair County, Mich., September 16, 1922; graduated from Port Huron High School, Port Huron, Mich., 1940;…
The Question: I just moved to Toledo, Ohio, and found out about the war between Ohio and Michigan and want to know where to find more about it. I thought it was bogus, but…