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Kathy CASTOR, Congress, FL (1966)

CASTOR, Kathy, a Representative from Florida; born in Miami, Dade County, Fla., August 20, 1966; B.A., Emory University, Atlanta, Ga., 1988; J.D., Florida State University, Tallahassee, Fla., 1991;…

George Albert CASTOR, Congress, PA (1855-1906)

CASTOR, George Albert, a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Holmesburg (a part of the city of Philadelphia), Pa., August 6, 1855; attended the public schools; entered a cloth house…

Biringuccio, Vannocio

(Encyclopedia) Biringuccio, VannocioBiringuccio, Vannociovän-nôˈchō bērēn-g&oomacr;tˈchō [key], 1480–c.1539, Italian metallurgist. He is best known for his practical manual of metallurgy, De la…

Ezra BAKER, Congress, NJ (1765)

BAKER, Ezra, a Representative from New Jersey; born in Tuckerton, N.J., in 1765c; moved with his parents to the Province of East Jersey about 1765; educated for the medical profession and…

Joseph Hampton MOORE, Congress, PA (1864-1950)

MOORE, Joseph Hampton, a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Woodbury, Gloucester County, N.J., March 8, 1864; attended the common schools; studied law; reporter on the Philadelphia…

Summer Olympics Biographies, A-Z

Abebe Bikila Related Links All-Time Leading Medal Winners Quiz: Memorable Ceremonies Olympics Timeline Summer Olympics Through The Years A-D | E-J | K-P | R-Z…

Plant Hall of Fame

Biggest Flower Rafflesia arnoldii Each bloom can be as big as 3 feet wide and can weigh up to 24 pounds. The reddish-brown…