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Roundup of Recent Science Discoveries, 2004

—By Borgna BrunnerSedna Debuts, Rattling Poor Pluto Artist's rendition of the planetoid Sedna On March 15, 2004, astronomers confirmed the discovery of the most distant object ever identified in…

News of the Nation, 2007

News of the nation in 2007 from Iraq to the presidential election by Beth Rowen Related Links 2007 Year in Review 2007…

Filling Vacant Senate Seats

The Question: If a Senator happens to die while in ofice, what is the succession procedure? The Answer: You can find your answer in the 17th amendment to the U.S…

Pachelbel: One-Hit Wonder?

The Question: Did Pachelbel compose anything other than Canon in D Major? The Answer: Yes. In fact, for centuries, Johann Pachelbel (…

Meredith Baxter Biography

actorBorn: June 21, 1986Birthplace: South Pasadena, California Meredith Baxter got her start on television in 1972 as one of the leads in CBS’ Bridget Loves Bernie. The…

Modern Olympic Symbols and Traditions

Flames, doves, oaths, and more   Closing ceremonies in Nagano, Japan. Related Links 2014 Winter OlympicsMemorable Olympic MomentsBirth of the Modern OlympicsEncyclopedia:…

Genocide: How is it Defined?

by Borgna Brunner     genocide: from the Greek genos, meaning race; and the Latin suffix -cidium, meaning killing After learning the extent of Nazi atrocities…

Banned Books

From Harriet the Spy to The Catcher in the Rye by Borgna Brunner Banned Book Week (Sept. 25–Oct. 1, 2016) Harry Potter Banned? Caldecott Medal Winners Newbery Medal…

Banned Books

From Harriet the Spy to The Catcher in the Rye by Borgna Brunner Banned Book Week (Sept. 25–Oct. 1, 2016) Harry Potter Banned? Caldecott Medal Winners Newbery Medal Winners The…