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Elton John

(Reginald Dwight)musician, singer, songwriterBorn: 3/25/1947Birthplace: Pinner, Middlesex, England Rock and roll musician known most recently for his work with AIDS charities and his friendship…

James COX, Congress, NJ (1753-1810)

COX, James, a Representative from New Jersey; born in Monmouth, N.J., June 14, 1753; attended the public schools; commanded a company of militia at the Battles of Germantown and of Monmouth…

Complementary Colors

Complementary (com-pluh-MEN-tuh-ree) colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel. Because they are opposites, they tend to look especially lively when used together. When you put…

Neutral Colors

Neutral (NOO-trul) colors don't usually show up on the color wheel. Neutral colors include black, white, gray, and sometimes brown and beige. They are sometimes called “earth tones.” Circus by…

Blackspot disease

The Question: What is Black Spot disease and how do you prevent it and cure it? The Answer: Blackspot disease, Diplocarpon rosae, is a…

Oceans or Seas?

The Question: What is the difference between an "ocean" and a "sea"? The Answer: According to our encyclopedia the words are synonymous. In…

king snake

(Encyclopedia) king snake, name for a number of species of the genus Lampropeltis, nonvenomous, egg-laying, constricting snakes of North America which show much variation in color and markings. The…

Albatross Flies Off Course to New Jersey

Albatross Flies Off Course to New Jersey by David Johnson   To the delight of bird watchers and the surprise of biologists, a yellow-nosed albatross, one of several species…

Seasonal Color Analysis

Find out how to choose the right colors to wear by Catherine McNiff Related Links Color Psychology QuizHistory of ColorColor: Psychology, Symbolism, and Interesting FactsWhat is Color?…

DK Human Body: Skeleton

HOW STRONG ARE BONES? ARE BONES DRY? HOW DOES A SKELETON GROW? BONEJOINTSFIND OUT MOREThe skeleton is the inner framework of BONES that supports and gives shape to the human body. It also protects…