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Native American Place Names

The name Tahoe (the lake in California/Nevada) is Washo for "big water." The state name Utah is from the Ute tribe, meaning "people of the mountains." Related Links Native American …

Pyeongchang: The Host County

A sparse corner of a packed country Pyeongchang Olympic Village. Source: AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon  Related Links 2018 Winter Olympics Memorable Olympic Moments Birth of the Modern…

Comparing Different Funds

Once you identify the types of funds that interest you, it is time to look at particular funds in those categories.Past Performance A fund's past performance is not as important as you might…

The World's Fastest Growing Countries

Rapid population growth in the 21st century The world's population is quickly closing in on eight million people and this has caused a huge amount of concern amongst scientists and environmentalists…

What to Look for When Revising

  When editing, make sure to pay careful attention to: Substance | Structure | Interest | Proofreading Substance Substance refers to the content of…

Glossary of Chemical Terms - S

SA B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z saccharin A compound, C7H5NO3S, that is several hundred times sweeter than can sugar and is used as a calorie-free sweetener. salt An ionic…

Poems and Songs of Robert Burns: 1786

by Robert Burns 178517871786ContentsThe Auld Farmer's New-Year-Morning Salutation To His Auld Mare, MaggieThe Twa DogsThe Author's Earnest Cry And PrayerThe OrdinationEpistle To James SmithThe…

Chemistry: Dalton's Law of Partial Pressures

Dalton's Law of Partial PressuresChemistryGas LawsBoyle's Law: Why Compressed Gas Is SmallCharles's Law: The Incredible Imploding CanGay-Lussac's Law: Spray Paint + Campfire = Bad NewsThe Combined…