Born: 1934Birthplace: Wakenda, Missouri Liquid crystal display (LCD)—Liquid crystal displays were originally based on a concept that used a large amount of powder, provided a limited life, and poor…
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WIND TURBINEHOW AN ALTERNATOR WORKS 1HOW AN ALTERNATOR WORKS 2WIND FARMFIND OUT MOREGenerators convert energy from such sources as oil, gas, and wind into electrical energy. Like motors, they use…
OlympianDied: Oct. 30, 2007 (Fountain Hills, Arizona) Best Known as: Olympic gold medalist in 1936 Berlin Games Olympic runner who won gold in the 800-meter race…
(Encyclopedia) Thutmose IVThutmose IVthŭtˈmōz, tŭtˈ– [key] or Thothmes IVThothmes IVthŏthˈmēz, tōtˈmĕs [key], reigned c.1406–1398 b.c., king of ancient Egypt, of the XVIII dynasty, son and successor…
(Encyclopedia) Irish setter, breed of large sporting dog developed in Ireland in the 18th cent. It stands about 26 in. (66.0 cm) high at the shoulder and weighs between 50 and 70 lb (22.7–31.8 kg).…
(Encyclopedia) Slim, William Joseph Slim, 1st Viscount, 1891–1970, British field marshal. He saw service in several campaigns, notably Gallipoli and Mesopotamia, in World War I. After the war he…
