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Peale, Charles Willson
(Encyclopedia) Peale, Charles WillsonPeale, Charles Willsonpēl [key], 1741–1827, American portrait painter, naturalist, and inventor, b. Queen Annes County, Md. Charles Willson Peale's brother…West Virginia
West Virginia State Information Capital: Charleston Official Name: West Virginia Organized as territory/republic: July 1, 1861 Entered Union (rank): June 20, 1863 (35th state) Present…earthquake
(Encyclopedia) CE5 Worldwide pattern of earthquake activity: The dots indicate the epicenters of all earthquakes recorded during a recent 10-year period. CE5 earthquake, trembling or shaking…Deadly Insects<
Killer bees, termites wreak havoc in the U.S. by David Johnson Killer bees have killed an estimated 1,000 people in the Americas. Where are the killer bees established? Texas…January 2014 Current Events: U.S. News
World News | Business News | Disasters & Science News Here are the key events in United States news for the month of January 2014. Yellen Confirmed as Federal Reserve Chairman (Jan. 6…Firsts in U.S. Cities
Here is information about famous firsts in U.S. cities - including the first aquarium, computer, daily newspaper, hospital, lighthouse, and more. All entries include…November 2021 Current Events: Disaster News
Top of Page World News | Science & Technology News | US News The world is a very busy place, and it's hard to stay on top of everything. Infoplease has got you covered. Here are the US news…Railroad Accidents
While trains are convenient for travel and for transporting goods, they have become a greater danger over the years as their speed has…Performing Arts Timeline
534 B.C.Thespis wins the first public contest for tragic poets in Greece, and the term thespian derives from his name. He also introduces masks, which become a staple of Greek and Roman…Memorial Day: Origins and Importance of Remembrance
While the beginning of summer might signal the imminence of flipping burgers on the grill and hosting tailgates or patio parties, it is also an important time for us to remember the millions of men…Trending
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