(Encyclopedia) truffletruffletrŭfˈəl [key] [Fr.], subterranean edible fungus that forms a mutually beneficial (symbiotic) relationship with the roots of certain trees and plants. The part of the…
(Encyclopedia) Roanoke Island, 12 mi (19 km) long and 3 mi (4.8 km) wide, NE N.C., off the Atlantic coast between Croatan (W) and Roanoke (E) sounds in the Outer Banks. Manteo is the chief town, and…
dancer, choreographerBorn: 1/27/1948Birthplace: Riga, Latvia Dancer and choreographer widely considered the best male classical dancer of the 20th century. Baryshnikov defected to Canada in 1974…
civil rights leaderBorn: 1920Birthplace: Marshall, Tex. The son of a preacher, Farmer attended Howard University's School of Divinity. In 1942 he founded the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE), a…
TV news correspondent After growing up in New York City, Mitchell earned a BA in English literature from the University of Pennsylvania. In 1967 Mitchell became a reporter for KYW Radio and TV in…
activist, writerBorn: 1959Birthplace: Los Angeles, California Winona LaDuke, active in American Indian environmental issues since her teen years, gained nationwide attention as vice presidential…
Cool colors are made with blue, green, purple, or some combination of these. Cool colors might make you think of cool and peaceful things, like winter skies and still ponds.White Barn by Georgia O…
The Question: Before Vanna White & Pat Sajak there were two other hosts of Wheel of Fortune. One was Chuck Woolery. Who was the woman? The Answer: You are…
Find detailed information about each Executive Department, including the department's secretary, role in government, contact information, and history of the department…
(Encyclopedia) Alcamo Alcamo älˈkämō [key], city, NW Sicily, Italy. It is an agricultural and industrial center and is noted for its white wine. The ruins of the ancient…
