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(Encyclopedia) bat, winged mammal of the order Chiroptera, which includes 900–1,000 species classified in about 200 genera and 17 families. Bats range in size from a wingspread of over 5 ft (150 cm)…

A Short History of Impeachment

High crimes and misdemeanors - how is the president impeached? The Facts Presidents Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton were impeached by the U.S. House of Representatives, but acquitted by the…

The Journals of Lewis & Clark: July 23, 1806

by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark July 22, 1806July 22, 1806July 24, 1806July 23, 1806 Wednesdy July 23rd 1806 I dispatched Drewyer an Joseph fields this morning to hunt. I…

Our Top Stories for the Week of December 5, 2022

It’s been a busy week, from news on the Ukraine and Russia front to climate change effects. Who has time to keep track of it all? That’s why we’ve boiled it all down to our top stories of the week…

A Fire Brand

A Fire Brand"Please, ma'am, could I speak to you? It is something very important," said Nat, popping his head in at the door of Mrs. Bhaer's room. It was the fifth head which had popped in…

The Journals of Lewis & Clark: May 17, 1804

by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark May 16, 1804May 18, 1804May 17, 1804 Thursday the 17th 1804 a fine Day 3 men Confined for misconduct, I had a Court martial & punishment…

Jackson, Michael Joseph

(Encyclopedia) Jackson, Michael Joseph, 1958–2009, American performer, b. Gary, Ind. Jackson was an extremely successful pop singer, superb dancer, and talented composer who often conveyed an…