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Ezra, book of the Bible

(Encyclopedia) Ezra, book of the Bible, combined with Nehemiah in the Septuagint to form the book 2 Esdras. In the Vulgate, Ezra and Nehemiah are called 1 and 2 Esdras respectively. Ezra, like…

cable

(Encyclopedia) cable, originally wire cordage of great strength or heavy metal chain used for hauling, towing, supporting the roadway of a suspension bridge, or securing a large ship to its anchor or…

Passenger Planes: Boeing 707

by David Noland Boeing 707-120 Specs Length: 144 ft, 6 in. Wingspan: 130 ft, 10 in. Max weight: 248,000 lbs Cruise speed: 600 mph Range: 3,000 mi…

Lost Islands of the World

Howland Island Island of the Earhart mystery Where Is It? A sandy speck in the middle of the North Pacific, Howland is about 1,650 miles southwest of Hawaii. What to Expect This coral…

Lost Islands of the World

Howland Island Island of the Earhart mystery Where Is It? A sandy speck in the middle of the North Pacific, Howland is about 1,650 miles southwest of Hawaii. What to Expect This coral…

DK Science & Technology: Nuclear Energy

WHAT ARE FUSION AND FISSION? HOW IS A NUCLEAR REACTION CONTROLLED? RADIOACTIVITYFIND OUT MOREThe energy that makes the stars shine and produces the heat inside a nuclear reactor is nuclear energy.…

Major U.S. Epidemics

Here's a list of the major outbreaks in U.S history, including locations and the number of deaths. 1793Philadelphia: more than 4,000 residents died from yellow fever.1832July–Aug., New York…

Australian External Territories

Norfolk Island (13.36 sq mi; 34.6 sq km) was placed under Australian administration in 1914. The population is 2,210 (July 2014 est.). Formerly a notorious penal colony, Norfolk Island became…

2018 Winter Olympics: Speed Skating

Mass start brings a new twist to an old classic Source: AP Photo/Jens Meyer Related Links 2018 Winter Olympics Speed Skating Through the Years Short Track Speed Skating Through the Years…

Geometry: The Big Five

The Big FiveGeometryCongruent TrianglesCPOCTACThe Big FiveThe SAS PostulateThe ASA PostulateThe AAS TheoremProving Segments and Angles Are CongruentProving Lines Are Parallel In order to make use…