actorBorn: 7/13/1942Birthplace: Chicago By several measures the most successful actor of his generation, Ford has turned his quiet Everyman persona into invincible Hollywood gold, appearing in many…
chemist, physicistBorn: 10/12/1883Birthplace: Memphis, Tenn. In 1918, Samuel Elmer Imes became only the second African American to earn a doctorate in physics. His dissertation broke new scientific…
ELECTRICITY IN THE HOMEPROTECTING CIRCUITSBATTERIESRESISTANCEFIND OUT MOREAn electrical circuit provides pathways along which current can flow to do work. Current is driven by a power source,…
Born: June 26, 1911All-around athlete who was chosen AP Female Athlete of Year 6 times from 1932-54 won 2 gold medals (javelin and 80-meter hurdles) and a silver (high jump) at 1932 Olympics;…
director, writer, actor, producerBorn: 5/6/1915Birthplace: Kenosha, Wisconsin Academy Award-winning film and stage director, actor, writer and producer who redefined film language with his…
The Question: Which U.S. state has the largest active volcano? The Answer: Hawaii's Mauna Loa is not only the largest active volcano in the country, but the…
Reaction to Terrorist Attack of Sept. 11, 2001 U.S. Leaders and Officials George W. Bush President of the United States "Terrorist attacks can shake the foundations of our…
