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Adams, Samuel
(Encyclopedia) Adams, Samuel, 1722–1803, political leader in the American Revolution, signer of the Declaration of Independence, b. Boston, Mass.; second cousin of John Adams. An unsuccessful…Writing Well: Time Flies When You're Having Fun
Time Flies When You're Having FunWriting WellPaper ChaseTime Flies When You're Having FunSubject to ChangeSubjects vs. TopicsThe Heart of the Matter: Writing a Thesis Statement Writer's Block I'm…Writing Well: You Got Some 'Splaining to Do, Lucy: Exposition
You Got Some 'Splaining to Do, Lucy: ExpositionWriting WellYou Got Some 'Splaining to Do, Lucy: ExpositionThe Perfect Couple: Cause and EffectNeat and Tidy: Classify-DivideAlike and Different:…How Well Do You Know State Capitals and Largest Cities?
Welcome to Infoplease's quiz designed to test your knowledge on state capitals and largest cities in the United States. This quiz is perfect for geography enthusiasts and those who want to brush up…How Well Do You Know U.S. Radio Stations? Part I
From the early days of AM broadcasting to the modern era of digital streaming, the radio has evolved and adapted to new technologies and changing tastes. Test your U.S. radio station knowledge today!Mackenzie
(Encyclopedia) Mackenzie, river, c.1,120 mi (1,800 km) long, issuing from Great Slave Lake, Northwest Territories, Canada, and flowing generally NW to the Arctic Ocean through a great delta. Between…dune
(Encyclopedia) dune, mound or ridge of wind-blown sand formed in arid regions and along coasts. Dunes are common in most of the great deserts of the world. Often a dune begins to form because…Herodotus
(Encyclopedia) HerodotusHerodotushērŏdˈətəs [key], 484?–425? b.c., Greek historian, called the Father of History, b. Halicarnassus, Asia Minor. Only scant knowledge of his life can be gleaned from…Eve, in genetics
(Encyclopedia) Eve, in genetics, popular term for a theoretical female ancestor of all living people, also known as Mitochondrial Eve. In 1987 biochemist Allan C. Wilson proposed that all living…Grand Ole Opry
(Encyclopedia) Grand Ole Opry, weekly American radio program featuring live country and western music. The nation's oldest…Trending
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