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Color Meanings and Moods

Do different colors affect your mood? by David Johnson Related Links Color Psychology QuizColor: Psychology, Symbolism, and Interesting FactsWhat Is Color?The History of ColorSeasonal…

armyworm

(Encyclopedia) armyworm, larva, or caterpillar, of a moth, Pseudaletia unipuncta or Mythimna unipuncta, found in North America E of the Rocky Mts.; also known as the common, or true, armyworm. When…

eland

(Encyclopedia) elandelandēˈlənd [key], large, spiral-horned African antelope, genus Taurotragus, found in brush country or open forest at the edge of grasslands. Elands live in small herds and are…

giant African land snail

(Encyclopedia) giant African land snail, any of several species of large terrestrial snails of tropical Africa that have become agricultural pests in other regions of the world. The species include…

Logan, James, chief of the Mingo

(Encyclopedia) Logan, James, c.1725–1780, chief of the Mingo, b. Pennsylvania. He took his name from James Logan (1674–1751) and is frequently called simply Logan. He was a leader of the Native…

table tennis

(Encyclopedia) table tennis, game played, usually indoors, by two or four players; it is more or less a miniature form of lawn tennis. It is also called Ping-Pong, after the trade name that a…

Easter Symbols and Traditions

A brief history of the spring holiday's celebrations by David Johnson and Shmuel Ross Related Links Easter FeaturesEaster Around the WorldEncyclopedia: EasterEncyclopedia: Jesus…

Alexander White GREGG, Congress, TX (1855-1919)

GREGG, Alexander White, a Representative from Texas; born in Centerville, Leon County, Tex., January 31, 1855; attended the common schools of Texas, and was graduated from King College,…

Henry White BEESON, Congress, PA (1791-1863)

BEESON, Henry White, a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Uniontown, Fayette County, Pa., September 14, 1791; attended the public schools; engaged in agricultural pursuits; colonel in…