Search
Search results
Displaying 401 - 410
International Cyclone Definitions
Hurricanes, Typhoons, and More A “tropical cyclone” is the generic term for a giant whirlwind with storm activity surrounding a low-pressure center over tropical or subtropical waters. The terms “…Oliver Ellsworth: Landholder VIII
Landholder VIIIOliver EllsworthMonday, December 24, 1787To the Hon. Elbridge Gerry, Esquire.Sir, When a man in public life first deviates from the line of truth and rectitude, an uncommon…Come to Our Census
Census 2000 is almost upon us — the questionnaire is shorter, but will it be more accurate? by Damon Goldsmith Enumeration versus Statistical Sampling The Supreme Court ruled in March 1999 that…Passenger Planes: Concorde
Its futuristic style and Mach 2 speed made it the darling of the jetset by David Noland Concorde Specs Length: 202 ft Wingspan: 84 ft Empty weight: 173,500 lbs Max fuel…All About Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, is known as the Windy City. The name may come from the breezes off Lake Michigan or the braggadocious population, no one knows for sure. But its rapid growth from a humble…Background
This section provides a brief summary of the seasons from 1938 to 1994, complete NIT and NCAA tournament results, major conference champions, Player and Coach of the Year winners, and the…Las Vegas, Nev.
Mayor: Carolyn G. Goodman (to May 2015)2010 census population (rank): 583,756 (30); Male: 294,100 (50.4%); Female: 289,656 (49.6%); White: 362,264 (62.1%); Black: 64,858 (11.1%); American…Liberal party, former British political party
(Encyclopedia) Liberal party, former British political party, the dominant political party in Great Britain for much of the period from the mid-1800s to World War I. By 1914 the Liberal government…strike
(Encyclopedia) strike, concentrated work stoppage by a group of employees, the chief weapon of organized labor. A suspension of work on the employer's part is called a lockout. Strikes usually result…Collected Inaugural Addresses of U.S. Presidents: Rutherford B. Hayes
Ulysses S. Grant James A. Garfield Rutherford B. Hayes Inaugural Address Monday, March 5, 1877 Fellow-Citizens: WE have assembled to repeat the public ceremonial, begun by…Trending
Here are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about.
