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Walter NESBIT, Congress, IL (1878-1938)

NESBIT, Walter, a Representative from Illinois; born in Belleville, St. Clair County, Ill., on May 1, 1878; attended the grade and night schools; employed as a coal miner 1892-1912; held…

Why Do Cats' Eyes Glow?

The Question: Why do cats' eyes glow? The Answer: Cats, dogs, and many nocturnal creatures appear to have glowing eyes because the back…

Personal Credit

Protecting Personal Credit by David Johnson How to Stop Thieves From Using Your ChecksTips on making your personal checks more secure Understanding Credit ReportsFind out who uses…

The 7 Wonders of the World for 2022

Source: iStock Mountains, lakes, forests, and valleys– the world is wide and has many incredible sights to offer anyone who is curious about nature. And on top of a variety of natural wonders,…

Your Royal Wedding 2011 One-Stop

Details on one of the most expensive celebrity weddings in history Related Links How Prince Charles and Diana's 1981 Royal Wedding ComparesBarely…

Anatomy and
Physiology: Neurons

NeuronsAnatomy and PhysiologyThe Nervous SystemThe Great DivideSupport StaffNeuronsConnecting with SynapsesYou've Got Potential Okay, slow down. Axons? Dendrites? Cell bodies? Remember, neural…

Anatomy and
Physiology: The Heart's Own Blood

The Heart's Own BloodAnatomy and PhysiologyThe HeartAnatomy of the HeartThe Four ChambersThe Heart's Own BloodECG: Measuring a Beat Why does the heart need its own circuit if blood is already…

Holy Places

Throughout the world are places of special significance to different religious groups. Here's just a sampling of the world's sacred spots. The Holy Land—a collective name for Israel, Jordan, and…

Robert Johnson

blues singer, guitaristBorn: 5/5/1911Birthplace: Hazelhurst, Mississippi Robert Johnson may well have been the most influential blues musician of all time. Although he only recorded 29 songs,…