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Bunche, Ralph Johnson

(Encyclopedia) Bunche, Ralph JohnsonBunche, Ralph Johnsonbŭnch [key], 1904–71, U.S. government official and UN diplomat, b. Detroit, Ph.D., Harvard, 1934. He taught political science at Howard Univ…

Dinoflagellata

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

Slash (Virgule)

Separates successive divisions in an extended date: fiscal year 1998/99.Represents per: 35 km/hr, 1,800 ft./sec.Means or between the words and and or: Take water skis and/or fishing equipment when…

The FBI's "Ten Most Wanted Fugitives"

The Question: How do they decide who are the FBI's 10 most wanted criminals? The Answer: According to the FBI web site, the Criminal Investigative Division (CID) at FBI headquarters calls upon…

Six Billion of Us

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the world population reached 6 billion on July 19, 1999, at about 12:24:02 AM GMT (July 18 at 8:24:02 PM EDT). The Census figure is an…

Algebra: Radical Operations

Radical Operations Algebra Wrestling with Radicals Introducing the Radical Sign Simplifying Radical Expressions Unleashing Radical Powers Radical Operations Solving Radical Equations When…

Leap Year Rules

The Question: Why does February have 29 days every 4 years. The Answer: A leap year occurs every four years to help synchronize the calendar…

Algebra: Multiplying and Dividing Rationally

Multiplying and Dividing Rationally Algebra Rational Expressions Simplifying Rational Expressions Combining Rational Expressions Multiplying and Dividing Rationally Encountering Complex…