(Encyclopedia) TepliceTeplicetĕˈplĭtsĕ [key] or Teplice-ŠanovTeplice–shäˈnôf [key], Ger. Teplitz-Schönau, city (1991 pop. 53,004), NW Czech Republic, in Bohemia, in the Erzgebirge [ore mountains] and…
(Encyclopedia) valve, device for controlling the flow of fluids (liquids and gases). Valves vary in construction and size depending upon their function. Some are classified according to their method…
(Encyclopedia) sense, faculty by which external or internal stimuli are conveyed to the brain centers, where they are registered as sensations. Sensory reception occurs in higher animals through a…
(Encyclopedia) pneumoconiosispneumoconiosisn&oomacr;ˌməkōˌnēōˈsĭs [key], chronic disease of the lungs. Primarily an occupational disease of miners, sandblasters, and metal grinders, it is a…
(Encyclopedia) Richards, Ann Willis, 1933–2006, American politician, b. Lakeview, Tex., as Dorothy Ann Willis. She began her career in politics in the early 1970s after having raised four children. A…
All About Dracula Facts, history, and legends by David Johnson Learn all about Dracula and vampires in our guide to the fact and fiction of the Transylvanian prince. From Prince to…
Determining Your Speediest ShoesIntermediate-Level Science ProjectsHow Fast Are You? Testing and Measuring ReflexesDetermining Your Speediest ShoesDoes Caffeine Increase Heart Rate? You probably…
Name at birth: Alphonsus CaponeAlphonse "Al" Capone was one of America's most famous gangsters during the years between the world wars. A Chicago-based crime boss, he was involved in illegal gambling…
Johnny Horton was a country singer who also topped the pop charts with hits like "North to Alaska" and "The Battle of New Orleans." Horton first found an audience in the early 1950s as a regular…
Exercise is not only fun, it is also good for your body, mind, and overall well-being. Kids who exercise on a regular basis often do better in school, sleep better, don't feel as tired, are less…
