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Stephen ORMSBY, Congress, KY (1759-1844)

ORMSBY Stephen , a Representative from Kentucky; born in County Sligo, Ireland, in 1759; immigrated to the United States when a boy and settled in Philadelphia, Pa.; pursued classical studies;…

Duke: Royal Titles and Noble Ranks

Top of Page Royal titles and noble ranks have long been an essential part of the monarchy, and the English royal family in particular — and the role of a duke is no different. The British peerage…

45 Riotous "Rick and Morty" Quotes

Top of Page Are you ready to take a journey through the multiverse? Strap in and get ready to laugh, cry, and question the very fabric of your existence, because we're counting down the 45 best…

Principal Deserts of the World

Deserts are arid regions, generally receiving less than ten inches of precipitation a year, or regions where the potential evaporation rate is twice as great as the precipitation. The world'…

William Ezekiel ANDREWS, Congress, NE (1854-1942)

ANDREWS William Ezekiel , a Representative from Nebraska; born near Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa, December 17, 1854; became an orphan in early youth; worked as a farm hand, and attended the…

Cassius Clay DOWELL, Congress, IA (1864-1940)

DOWELL Cassius Clay , a Representative from Iowa; born on a farm near Summerset, Warren County, Iowa, February 29, 1864; attended the public schools, Baptist College at Des Moines, Iowa, and…

Weldon Brinton HEYBURN, Congress, ID (1852-1912)

Senate Years of Service: 1903-1912 Party: Republican HEYBURN Weldon Brinton , a Senator from Idaho; born near Chadds Ford, Delaware County, Pa., May 23, 1852; attended the public schools, Maplewood…

Henry Alexander WISE, Congress, VA (1806-1876)

WISE Henry Alexander , A Representative from Virginia; born in Drummondtown, Accomack County, Va., December 3, 1806; was privately tutored until his twelfth year and then entered Margaret Academy,…

Current Events This Week: April 2024

Top of Page World News | U.S. News | Disaster News | Science & Technology News It's a busy world out there, so that’s why we’ve boiled it all down to our top stories for each week of April 2024…