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oil industry
(Encyclopedia) oil industry, the business of discovering oil (petroleum), extracting it from the ground, refining it into a variety of products, and distributing it to the public. The development of…abortion
(Encyclopedia) abortion, expulsion of the products of conception before the embryo or fetus is viable. Any interruption of human pregnancy prior to the 28th week is known as abortion. The term…seal, in zoology
(Encyclopedia) seal, carnivorous aquatic mammal with front and hind feet modified as flippers, or fin-feet. The name seal is sometimes applied broadly to any of the fin-footed mammals, or pinnipeds,…Leviticus: 27
Leviticus Chapter 27 1 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, 2 Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When a man shall make a singular vow, the persons shall be…Halloween Stats and Facts
Source: U.S. Census Bureau Related Links Halloween Tricksters Quiz: Candy Pumpkin Scramble Halloween Candy Jigsaw Halloween Hangman Trick or Treat! 41.2…Earthquakes
Earthquakes can wreak havoc on infrastructure. Earthquakes are some of the most devastating natural disasters in the world, causing millions in damages and claiming thousands of lives. Seismic…Asian Pacific Americans by the Numbers
From the U.S. Census Bureau Source: U.S. Census Bureau Related Links Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Origins of APA Heritage Month Famous Firsts by Asian Americans Asian-American…The World's Worst Pollution Problems, 2011
According to the Blacksmith Institute, "this report gives an overview of the range of pollution threats humans face throughout the world." Each problem listed below exists in more…Overview of Drug Use in the United States
Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. The National Survey on Drug Use and Health, an annual survey conducted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services…Earth Day by the Numbers
April 22, 2019, marks the 49th anniversary of Earth Day—a day intended to inspire awareness and appreciation for the Earth's natural environment. Organizers started Earth Day in response to a…Trending
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