(Encyclopedia) calcium hydroxide, Ca(OH)2, colorless crystal or white powder. It is prepared by reacting calcium oxide (lime) with water, a process called slaking, and is also known as hydrated lime…
Energy is the power we use for transportation, for heat and light in our homes and for the manufacture of all kinds of products. There are two sources of energy: renewable and nonrenewable energy.…
Sure, cars and trucks are convenient, and most of us couldn't live without them, but they have become very expensive to run and harmful to the environment. Gas prices…
BELFORD, Joseph McCrum, (cousin of James Burns Belford), a Representative from New York; born in Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa., August 5, 1852; attended Dickinson Seminary, Williamsport, Pa…
BOOHER, Charles Ferris, a Representative from Missouri; born on a farm near East Groveland, Livingston County, N.Y., January 31, 1848; attended the common schools and the Geneseo Academy,…
JOHNSON, Byron Lindberg, a Representative from Colorado; born in Chicago, Ill., October 12, 1917; graduated from Oconomowoc High School, Oconomowoc, Wis., 1933; B.A., University of Wisconsin,…
Entertainer of the YearGarth BrooksSingle of the Year“Friends in Low Places,” Garth BrooksAlbum of the YearNo Fences, Garth Brooks (Capitol Nashville)Song of the Year (Songwriter's Award)“When I…
Dec. 21, 2016, 5:44 A.M. EDT (10:44 UT*)), marks the solstice—the beginning of winter in the Northern Hemisphere and summer in the Southern Hemisphere Related Links Earth…
