Many American kids don’t think twice about paying $20 for a video game or a sweatshirt. But that $20 would go a very long way in third-world countries. Here’s a look at how far a few dollars can…
HOTCHKISS, Julius, a Representative from Connecticut; born in Waterbury, Conn., July 11, 1810; attended the common schools; engaged in manufacturing pursuits; mayor of Waterbury in 1852;…
MILLEN, John, a Representative from Georgia; born in Savannah, Ga., in 1804; completed preparatory studies; studied law; was admitted to the bar and practiced in Savannah many years; member of…
The Question: Was Eli Whitney an African-American? The Answer: No. Eli Whitney, who invented the cotton gin and was responsible for developing methods of…
1921—New York N.L. 5 (John J. McGraw); New York A.L. 3 (Miller Huggins). WP—New York N.L.: Barnes (3, 6), Douglas (4, 7), Nehf (8); New York A.L.: Mays (1), Hoyt (2, 5). LP—New York N.L.: Nehf (2,…
musicianBorn: 3/17/1967Birthplace: Elk Grove, Illinois Lead singer of the rock band Smashing Pumpkins, which rose to popularity during the heyday of the grunge era. After playing with a band in…
DICKSON, William, a Representative from Tennessee; born in Duplin County, N.C., May 5, 1770; educated at Grove Academy, Kenansville, N.C.; moved with his parents to Tennessee in 1795; studied…
BREMNER, Robert Gunn, a Representative from New Jersey; born in Keiss, Caithness, Scotland, December 17, 1874; immigrated with his parents to Canada; attended public schools; moved to the…
HASTINGS, John, a Representative from Ohio; born in Ireland in 1778; engaged in agricultural pursuits; studied law in Lisbon, Ohio; was admitted to the bar and practiced in Mississippi;…
