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atomic bomb

(Encyclopedia) atomic bomb or A-bomb, weapon deriving its explosive force from the release of nuclear energy through the fission (splitting) of heavy atomic nuclei. The first atomic bomb was produced…

Kosovo Factsheet

Kosovo is now a country! Read all about the Republic of Kosovo. by Elissa Haney6 This article was posted on June 16, 1999. Related Links Kosovo Country ProfileTimeline: NATO in KosovoNATO In…

Music to the Eyes

Hollywood composers who changed the sound of film by James Faix and Ricco Siasoco Producers were once afraid that "background" music would appear odd to audiences and interfere with the dialogue…

The History of the Fortune Cookie

Born in California, of Chinese American—or maybe Japanese American—origin by Borgna Brunner Related Links Origins of APA Heritage MonthAsian-American HistoryTimeline of Asian-…

Legalized Euthanasia

Dutch legalization of assisted suicide sparks international debate by David Johnson Strict Guidelines The Dutch measure legalizing euthansia requires that specific provisions be met:…

The Hunting of the Snark: The Hunting

The Baker's Tale The Beaver's Lesson The Hunting The Bellman looked uffish, and wrinkled his brow. "If only you'd spoken before! It's excessively awkward to mention it now…