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Stephanie Louise Kwolek

Stephanie Louise KwolekBorn: 1923Birthplace: New Kensington Kevlar (Aromatic polyamides and fibers)—Kwolek's processes have resulted in hundreds of new polymers used in producing mooring…

Larry KISSELL, Congress, NC (1951)

KISSELL Larry , a Representative from North Carolina; born in Pinehurst, Moore County, N.C., January 31, 1951; graduated from East Montgomery High School, Biscoe, N.C., 1969; B.A., Wake Forest…

Alfred Parish STONE, Congress, OH (1813-1865)

STONE Alfred Parish , a Representative from Ohio; born in Worthington, Mass., June 28, 1813; attended the common schools; moved to Columbus, Ohio, in 1832 and engaged in mercantile pursuits;…

Edward Asner

Edward AsneractorBorn: 11/15/1929Birthplace: Kansas City, Missouri Although Asner began his career as a stage actor, he is best known for his role as Lou Grant on The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970–77)…

Ryan O'Neal

Ryan O'Neal(Patrick Ryan O'Neal)actorBorn: 4/20/1941Birthplace: Los Angeles Ruggedly good-looking, O'Neal became famous as a star of the soap opera Peyton Place (1964–69). His memorable films include…

Ryan O'Neal Biography

Ryan O'Neal(Patrick Ryan O'Neal)actorBorn: 4/20/1941Birthplace: Los Angeles Ruggedly good-looking, O'Neal became famous as a star of the soap opera Peyton Place (1964–69). His memorable films include…

Edward Asner Biography

Edward AsneractorBorn: 11/15/1929Birthplace: Kansas City, Missouri Although Asner began his career as a stage actor, he is best known for his role as Lou Grant on The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970–77)…

Deadliest Tornado Outbreak

Source: National Weather Service The most expensive tornado outbreak in U.S. history and the deadliest of the year occurred May 3–4, 1999, in Oklahoma and Kansas. In less than 21 hours, a…

Islam Primer

The Islamic world—history, beliefs, and culture Countries with the largest Muslim populations Indonesia Pakistan India Bangladesh Egypt Turkey Nigeria Iran…

Bill Bradley

Outsider vs. insider: Gore's toughest challenger by Beth Rowen This article was posted on August 27, 1999. Bill Bradley has proposed strict hand-gun regulations as well as campaign-finance…