(Encyclopedia) Brownell, Herbert, Jr.Brownell, Herbert, Jr.brounĕlˈ [key], 1904–96, U.S. attorney general (1953–57), b. Peru, Nebr. A lawyer in private practice in New York City (1927–53, 1957–89),…
Popcorn History, science, and good snacky fun by Holly Hartman Tens of thousands of years before there were movies, there was popcorn. Stone Age Snack? Archaeologists have…
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WorldIraq Seeks Former Soldiers (Nov. 2): Iraqi Defense Ministry begins recruiting former junior officers from Saddam Hussein's army to bolster army's forces and to siphon fighters away from the…
Dracula and Other Vampire Beliefs Belief in vampires and the power of blood is as old as mankind by David Johnson Belief in vampires and the power of blood is as old as mankind. Early…
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(Encyclopedia) Farmer, Paul (Paul Edward Farmer), 1959–2022; American infectious disease doctor and medical anthropologist, b. North Adams, Mass., M.D…
Trans-Siberian Express Traveling between Moscow and Vladivostok, the Trans-Siberian Express makes the longest regular train trip in the world, covering 5,778 mi and making 91 stops over the course…
