by Liz Olson and Jennie Wood
The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded to persons who have made the most outstanding contributions toward world peace. From novelists to social workers, the award has gone to…
In 2016, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences failed for a second consecutive year to nominate any African-American actors in the major acting categories, prompting director…
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The Queen is dead, long live the King.
This phrase has been used for centuries to signify the unbroken continuation of the British Monarchy.
The death of Queen…
How Fast Are You? Testing and Measuring ReflexesIntermediate-Level Science ProjectsHow Fast Are You? Testing and Measuring ReflexesDetermining Your Speediest ShoesDoes Caffeine Increase Heart Rate…
An Embarrassment of RichesWriting WellCast a Critical EyeAn Embarrassment of RichesOn the Right Track Author! Author! The average professional (that's you!) is required to read about four million…
Source: National Climatic Data Center The U.S. has sustained 188 weather-related disasters since 1980 in which overall damages and costs reached or exceeded $1 billion at the time of the event,…
U.S. Department of State Background Note Index: People History Government Political Conditions Economy Foreign Relations U.S.-Guyanese Relations PEOPLEGuyana's population is made up of five…
U.S. Department of State Background Note Index: People History Government and Political Conditions Economy Foreign Relations U.S.-Papua New Guinea Relations PEOPLEThe indigenous population of…
At least 12,000 years ago According to a theory accepted by most anthropologists, the first women arrive in North America via the Bering land bridge from Asia.At least 2,000 years ago Women play…
