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The Binturong

The Question: Someone at work told me there is an animal that smells, or has an odor, like popcorn. But they couldn't remember what animal it was. If this is true, would you…

Are There Trees in Iceland?

The Question: I would like to know where in Iceland trees grow. In what city or cities can they be found? The Answer: There aren't many trees…

2018 Winter Olympics: Alpine Skiing

Winter 2018 sees a new event and a new slope Source: AP Photo/Alessandro Trovati Related Links 2018 Winter Olympics Memorable Olympic Moments Alpine Skiing Through the Years Encyclopedia…

William Abbott MOSELEY, Congress, NY (1798-1873)

MOSELEY, William Abbott, a Representative from New York; born in Whitesboro, Oneida County, N.Y., October 20, 1798; was graduated from Yale College in 1816; studied medicine and practiced;…

Peleg TALLMAN, Congress, MA (1764-1840)

TALLMAN, Peleg, a Representative from Massachusetts; born in Tiverton, R.I., July 24, 1764; attended the public schools; served in the Revolutionary War on the privateer Trumbull, and lost an…

Ben C. EASTMAN, Congress, WI (1812-1856)

EASTMAN, Ben C., a Representative from Wisconsin; born in Strong, Maine, October 24, 1812; attended the public schools; studied law; was admitted to the bar in 1840 and practiced in Green Bay…

William WILLIAMS, Congress, NY (1815-1876)

WILLIAMS, William, a Representative from New York; born in Bolton, Conn., September 6, 1815; received a common-school education; clerk in a bank in Windham, Conn.; moved to Sandusky, Ohio, in…