(Encyclopedia) Adams, John, 1735–1826, 2d President of the United States (1797–1801), b. Quincy (then in Braintree), Mass., grad. Harvard, 1755. John Adams and his wife, Abigail Adams, founded one of…
What causes a rainbow? A rainbow in Indiana, Oct. 2015. Source: AP Photo/Michael Conroy Although light looks colorless, it’s made up of many colors-red, orange, yellow, green, blue…
Toxic Terrors Sharp claws and teeth aren't the only weapons animals possess. Many creatures use poisons to attack prey or defend themselves. Some of these…
Senior backfield that led Notre Dame to national collegiate football championship in 1924; put together as sophomores by Irish coach Knute Rockne; immortalized by sportswriter Grantland Rice,…
Some people don’t want to eat food that has been sprayed with pesticides. Nor do they want genetically modified food (see Genetically Modified Foods). What’s the alternative? Organic food. For a…
The Question: Could you tell me what types of activities people participate in in Algeria? And what monuments and famous sites are located in Algeria? The Answer…
The Question:
What's the difference between an alligator and a crocodile?
The Answer:
In general, our advice would be to look at the sign or plaque in the zoo where you see the animal in…
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What's in a Name? Covalent NomenclatureChemistryGetting to Know Covalent CompoundsWhat Are Covalent Compounds?Formation of Multiple Covalent BondsProperties of Covalent CompoundsWhat's in a Name?…
The Yard Sale Your patriotic duty by Gerry Brown Summer has us all in her sweaty palms. The cliched images of "Summertime in America" surround us: Going to the beach,…
