The Milky Way, the galaxy containing our solar system, is about 100,000 light-years in diameter and about 10,000 light-years thick.
Aphelion: see Orbit.
Apogee: see Orbit…
"Euouae," a medieval music term, is the longest word in English that contains only vowels. It’s also the word with the most consecutive vowels. "Screeched," which means to make a harsh sound,…
There are several types of maps. Each show different information. Most maps include a compass rose, which indicates which way is north, south, east and west. They also include a scale so you can…
ALEXANDER, Joshua Willis, a Representative from Missouri; born in Cincinnati, Ohio, January 22, 1852; attended public and private schools; graduated from Christian University (now Culver-…
VARNUM, James Mitchell, (brother of Joseph Bradley Varnum), a Delegate from Rhode Island; born in Dracut, Middlesex County, Mass., December 17, 1748; was graduated from the College of Rhode…
GIFFORD, Oscar Sherman, a Delegate from the Territory of Dakota and a Representative from South Dakota; born in Watertown, Jefferson County, N.Y., October 20, 1842; moved with his parents to…
LEATHERWOOD, Elmer O., a Representative from Utah; born on a farm near Waverly, Pike County, Ohio, September 4, 1872; attended the public schools; moved to Emporia, Kans., in 1888; was…
Senate Years of Service: 1817-1823Party: Democratic RepublicanMORRIL, David Lawrence, a Senator from New Hampshire; born in Epping, N.H., June 10, 1772; taught by his grandfather and later…
Senate Years of Service: 1942-1943Party: RepublicanNELSON, Arthur Emanuel, a Senator from Minnesota; born in Browns Valley, Traverse County, Minn., May 10, 1892; attended the public schools,…
Senate Years of Service: 1993-1994Party: DemocratMATHEWS, Harlan, a Senator from Tennessee; born in Sumiton, Walker County, Ala., January 17, 1927; attended the Alabama public schools;…
