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Albert Lippert 1998 Deaths

Albert LippertAge: 72 garment industry executive who became a founder of Weight Watchers International. Died: Feb. 28, 1998.Arthur LinkG - LAd Liska

Mt. Vesuvius

The Question: Is the historic volcano, Mount Vesuvius, still active? The Answer: Mt. Vesuvius, which erupted in A.D. 79, burying the cities of…

MyPlate

A New Symbol for Healthy Eating by Catherine McNiff In June 2011, First Lady Michelle Obama and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack unveiled MyPlate, the new symbol of healthy eating. Long…

The Pledge of Allegiance

The Question: Who wrote the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag? The Answer: The original pledge was written by Francis Bellamy (1855-1931…

Seinfeld

Leaving as Masters of Their Domain by Gerry Brown The cast of SeinfeldSource: Archive Photos Information Please Haiku Contest Michael Richards, as KramerSource: Wide World Photos I can't get…

1998 Gramophone Awards

Record of the Year and ChoralMartin, Pizzetti, Die Schöpfung, Westminster Cathedral Choir/James O'Donnell (Hyperion)Editor's ChoiceThomas Adès, Adès: Arcadiana Op. 12. The origin of the harp…

Ask the Editors: Daylight Savings Time

The Question: What year did we start Daylight Saving Time? The Answer: The first national observance of Daylight Saving Time in the United States was in 1918, to save energy during World War I…

Chemistry: Bohr: What Is It Good For?

Bohr: What Is It Good For?ChemistryThe Modern AtomBohr: What Is It Good For?Spectroscopy: Reading Between the LinesA Quantum Leap into Quantum Mechanics While many theorists were busy playing with…

The Supreme Court: Focusing on Personal Rights

Focusing on Personal RightsThe Supreme CourtWarren CourtA Court DividedDesegregating SchoolsMandating Criminal RightsFocusing on Personal RightsLeaving the Court I've given you an overview…