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Science News: Deadly Bites
The lowly mosquito causes panic with a West Nile outbreak and an EEE scare by Catherine McNiff Related Links West…U.S. Tornadoes
Find a list of the most deadly and intense tornadoes in the U.S. with casualty information. 1840 May 6, Natchez, Miss.: tornado struck heart of the city, killing 317 and injuring over 1,…child labor
(Encyclopedia) child labor, use of the young as workers in factories, farms, mines, and other facilities, especially in work that is physically hazardous or morally, socially, or mentally harmful,…All About Detector Dogs
Taking a Bite Out of Crime How long has the Customs Service been using dogs to search for dangerous drugs? Detector dogs were introduced on a wide scale in September 1970 as part…Iowa
Iowa State Information Capital: Des Monies Official Name: The State of Iowa Organized as a territory/republic: June 12, 1838 Entered Union (rank): December 28, 1846 (29th) Present constitution…U.S. State Population by Rank (Update for 2023!)
Top of Page Source: Getty ImagesThe U.S. population is enormous — 339,123,510 people as of 2023 — and growing. But there’s more to the numbers than “largest and smallest”. Some American…Richard Milhous Nixon
Richard Milhous NixonBorn: 1/9/1913Birthplace: Yorba Linda, Calif. Richard Milhous Nixon was born in Yorba Linda, Calif., on Jan. 9, 1913, to Midwestern-bred parents, Francis A. and Hannah…NCAA Preview 2001
A closer look at this year's March Madness by Gerry Brown InfoPlease Predictions: Final Four: Duke, Arizona, UNC, Stanford. National Champion: Stanford. Related Links 2000 NCAA…Costliest Heat Waves 1901–2013
A heat wave is a prolonged period of excessive heat, generally ten degrees or more above average, often combined with excessive humidity. This kind of heat kills. After…Indiana Map: Regions, Geography, Facts & Figures
Indiana is a U.S. state located in the Great Lakes region of North America. It is known as "The Hoosier State" and is home to many major cities, including Indianapolis, the state’s capital city,…Trending
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