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Lowest Common Multiples

Common multiples are multiples that two numbers have in common. These can be useful when working with fractions and ratios.Example:What are some common multiples of 2 and 3?  Multiples…

The Supreme Court: Denying the Right to Die

Denying the Right to DieThe Supreme CourtControlling Our BodiesLimiting Abortion RightsDenying the Right to DieUsing MarijuanaForcing Drug Tests Can a person seek assistance to die from a…

Dinoflagellata

(Encyclopedia) dinoflagellatadinoflagellatadīˌnōflăjˌəlätˈə, –lāˈtə [key], phylum (division) of unicellular, mostly marine algae, called dinoflagellates. In some classification systems this division…

poisonous plant

(Encyclopedia) poisonous plant, any plant possessing a property injurious to man or animal. Plants may be poisonous to the touch (e.g., poison ivy, poison sumac), or orally toxic (e.g., poison…

dream

(Encyclopedia) dream, mental activity associated with the rapid-eye-movement (REM) period of sleep. It is commonly made up of a number of visual images, scenes or thoughts expressed in terms of…

Do Cell Phones Cause Cancer?

Recent studies provide conflicting results and leave cell phone users hanging By Jennie Wood Related Links Top 10 Lowest Radiation…

DK Nature: Cnidarians

HOW DO JELLYFISH MOVE THROUGH THE WATER? HOW DO SEA ANEMONES FEED? CNIDARIAN CLASSIFICATIONCORALFIND OUT MOREJellyfish, sea anemones, and CORALS, along with tiny freshwater animals called hydras…

needlework

(Encyclopedia) needlework, work done with a needle, either plain sewing, mending, or ornamental work such as embroidery, quilting, smocking, hemstitching, fagoting, some kinds of lace making (see…

assault

(Encyclopedia) assault, in law, an attempt or threat, going beyond mere words, to use violence, with the intent and the apparent ability to do harm to another. If violent contact actually occurs, the…