The Question: What does M&M stand for? The Answer: M&Ms brand candy-coated chocolate candies were first sold in 1941. They were named for Forrest Mars,…
Born: 1905Birthplace: (Danzig, Germany, now Gdansk Poland) Magnetic recording— Early recording machines of the 1920s were cumbersome at best. Sound was recorded magnetically on rapidly spinning…
SULPHUR CRYSTALSMAKING SULPHURIC ACIDTRANSPORTING SULPHURIC ACIDSEMI-METALSHALOGENNOBLE GASESFIND OUT MOREThe metal elements in the periodic table have easily defined properties. The remaining…
HOW DO FERNS GROW? HOW DOES MOSS LIVE WITHOUT ROOTS?CLASSIFICATION OF NON-FLOWERING PLANTSSPORESCONIFERSFIND OUT MOREMosses, ferns, and their relatives are plants that do not produce flowers but…
Source: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) In many areas of the country, winters bring heavy snowfall and very cold temperatures. Heavy snow can block roads and cause power lines to…
Adopting a cat? Make the Right Choice! You may have heard the saying, "You own a dog, you feed a cat." It's true that cats value their independence a bit more than their canine counterparts…
WALKER, Benjamin, a Representative from New York; born in London, England, in 1753; attended the Blue-Coat School; immigrated to the United States and settled in New York City; served in the…
“An army marches on its stomach” goes an old saying. Today, many foods that were first designed for soldiers' stomachs have found their way into ours. Did you know that granola bars, instant…
People from many religions use dress as a sign of their faith. Sometimes a special type of dress is required by religion, while other times it is a matter of custom.Islam requires both men and…
The Question: I have heard that 1943 steel pennies are worth a lot of money. I just happen to have one. Any idea how much it's worth? The Answer: It's true that…
