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stem cells

(Encyclopedia) stem cells, unspecialized human or animal cells that can produce mature specialized body cells and at the same time replicate themselves. Embryonic stem cells are derived from a…

Electoral College v. The People

  Who elects the president? by David Johnson Related Links The Electoral College The Conventions Campaign 2016   The presidential…

National Poetry Month

National Poetry Month     Features, raves, and an Election Haiku Contest APRIL is National Poetry Month! Celebrate this month-long holiday with a collection of features on poets…

Closest U.S. Presidential Elections

Throughout U.S. history, there have been several close presidential races. This top ten closest U.S. presidential elections list is based on the combination of popular vote, electoral vote, and…

May 2008 Current Events

Here are the key news events of the month organized into three categories: World News, U.S. News, and Business, Society, and Science News. World | Nation | Business/…

Women in Aviation

In 1953 Jacqueline Cochran became the first woman to break the sound barrier. She was the founder of the WASPs (Women's Airforce Service Pilots), a female military organization established during…

Fun Facts About Food Near and Far

What's bouillabaisse? It's French for a fish stew that combines many kinds of fish and shellfish. Here is a stew of another kind — a variety of food facts. Meal…

John Goodwin TOWER, Congress, TX (1925-1991)

Senate Years of Service: 1961-1985Party: RepublicanTOWER, John Goodwin, a Senator from Texas; born in Houston, Harris County, Tex., September 29, 1925; educated in the public schools of…