(Encyclopedia) fox, carnivorous mammal of the dog family, found throughout most of the Northern Hemisphere. It has a pointed face, short legs, long, thick fur, and a tail about one half to two thirds…
CHURCHWELL, William Montgomery, a Representative from Tennessee; born near Knoxville, Knox County, Tenn., February 20, 1826; attended private schools and Emory and Henry College, Emory, Va.,…
(Francis Xavier Aloysius Wynn)actorBorn: 7/27/1916Birthplace: New York City A prolific actor, Wynn's career spanned 52 years and 168 roles in movies and television. His best-known role is probably…
People from many religions use dress as a sign of their faith. Sometimes a special type of dress is required by religion, while other times it is a matter of custom.Islam requires both men and…
EDGAR, Robert William, a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Philadelphia, Pa., May 29, 1943; attended public schools in Springfield, Pa.; B.A., Lycoming College, Williamsport, Pa., 1965…
Support StaffAnatomy and PhysiologyThe Nervous SystemThe Great DivideSupport StaffNeuronsConnecting with SynapsesYou've Got Potential There is an old saying that you only use 10 percent of your…
FISHER, Hubert Frederick, a Representative from Tennessee; born in Milton, Santa Rosa County, Fla., October 6, 1877; attended the common schools and was graduated from the University of…
poetBorn: 10/21/1904Birthplace: Inniskeen, County Monaghan, Ireland What Joyce did for Dublin, Patrick Kavanagh's poetry did for the “stony grey soil of Monaghan,” revealing the unsentimental truth…
ROBERTS, Anthony Ellmaker, (grandfather of Robert Grey Bushong), a Representative from Pennsylvania; born near Barneston Station, Chester County, Pa., on October 29, 1803; received a limited…
media journalist, authorBorn: 4/17/1923Birthplace: Dakota City, Iowa Grey-haired journalist who laced his commentary with wry wit and was one of the first correspondents on 60 Minutes. Having…
