LANKFORD, William Chester, a Representative from Georgia; born in Camp Creek Community, Clinch County, Ga., December 7, 1877; attended the public schools in Clinch County and Abbeville, Ga.;…
“The New Colossus” by Emma Lazarus Between 1820 and 1920, approximately 34 million persons immigrated to the United States, three-fourths of them staying permanently. For many of these newcomers,…
(David Robert Jones)musician, actorBorn: 1/8/1947Birthplace: London, England This multi-faceted performer is so versatile he even has eyes that are two different colors. Though most well-known for…
(Encyclopedia) panda, name for two unrelated nocturnal Asian mammals of the order Carnivora, red pandas, genus Ailurus, and the giant panda, Ailuropoda melanoleuca.
Red pandas, also known as lesser…
(Encyclopedia) leptonleptonlĕpˈtŏnˌ [key] [Gr.,=light (i.e., lightweight)], class of elementary particles that includes the electron and its antiparticle, the muon and its antiparticle, the tau and…
Senate Years of Service: 1883-1895Party: RepublicanMANDERSON, Charles Frederick, a Senator from Nebraska; born in Philadelphia, Pa., February 9, 1837; attended the schools and academies of his…
cyclistBorn: 9/18/1971Birthplace: Plano, Tex. When he was 13, Armstrong won the Kids Iron Triathlon, an event combining swimming, biking, and running. He later began entering triathlons for money,…
Venus is often called Earth's twin because the two planets are close in size, but that's the only similarity. The thick clouds that cover Venus create a greenhouse effect that keeps it sizzling at…
New York / New York?For the first time in over a decade, a Mets-Yankees World Series isn't out of the question. by Michael Morrison World Series MVP Scott Brosius is part of a well-…
