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African-American Population
America's historic Black population In 1790, when the first census was taken, African Americans numbered about 760,000—about 19% of the population. In 1860, at the start of the Civil War, the…Passenger Planes: Boeing 747
They've flown more than 3.5 billion passengers, the equivalent of more than half the world's population by David Noland Boeing 747-100 Specs Length: 232 ft Wingspan: 196…Princess Diana Remembered
Walkway, children's playground honor Princess Diana by David Johnson A plaque marking the Princess Diana Memorial Walk in London's Kensington Gardens in June 2000, after the walk was…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 “…Brewer's: Rule of Thumb
(The). A rough guess-work measure. Measuring lengths by the thumb. In some places the heat required in brewing is determined by dipping the thumb into the vat. Rule of thumb. In the…Geopolitical Issues a Big Concern in PyeongChang
Nuclear tensions intensify surrounding the Olympic Games Source: AP Photo/Jae C. HongSouth Korean Protestor Tears Image of North Korean Flag Related Links North Korea The…Goldilocks
GoldilocksAfter the last excitement peace descended upon Plumfield and reigned unbroken for several weeks, for the elder boys felt that the loss of Nan and Rob lay at their door, and all…William Shakespeare: Pericles, Act III, Scene II
Scene IIEphesus. A room in Cerimon's houseEnter Cerimon, with a Servant, and some Persons who have been shipwreckedCerimonPhilemon, ho!Enter PhilemonPhilemonDoth my lord call?CerimonGet fire…Flatland: How the Stranger vainly endeavoured to reveal to me in words the mysteries of Spaceland
by Edwin A. Abbott Concerning a Stranger from SpacelandHow the Sphere, having in vain...How the Stranger vainly endeavoured to reveal to me in words the mysteries of Spaceland…Jo's Boys: Chapter 4 — Dan
DanMrs Jo often thought that Dan had Indian blood in him, not only because of his love of a wild, wandering life, but his appearance; for as he grew up, this became more striking. At twenty-…Trending
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