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August 1997 News and Events

1997 News Month-By-MonthWorldIsrael Steps Up Pressure on Palestinians (Aug. 1): Arrests dozens in wake of suicide bombing in crowded market. Delays drastic action against Palestinian leaders.…

Glossary of Chemical Terms - A

AA 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 achiral Describes any molecule or object that is superimposable upon its mirror image. acid A compound that produces hydrogen ions in water…

Devonian period

(Encyclopedia) Devonian periodDevonian perioddĭvōˈnēən [key], fourth period of the Paleozoic era of geologic time between 408 and 360 million years ago (see Geologic Timescale, tablegeologic…

Utah Map: Regions, Geography, Facts & Figures

Utah is a diverse U.S. state located in the western part of the country, bordered by Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, and Wyoming. The state is a magnificent place to visit, with…

The Journals of Lewis & Clark: May 26, 1805

by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark May 25, 1805May 27, 1805May 26, 1805 Sunday May 26th 1805. Set out at an early hour and proceeded principally by the toe line, using the oars…

Capitol, seat of the U.S. Congress

(Encyclopedia) Capitol, seat of the U.S. government at Washington, D.C. It is the city's dominating monument, built on an elevated site that was chosen by George Washington in consultation with Major…

natural gas

(Encyclopedia) natural gas, natural mixture of gaseous hydrocarbons found issuing from the ground or obtained from specially driven wells. The composition of natural gas varies in different…

Landmarks of Washington, D.C.

by Mark D. Hughes photos by Carol M. Highsmith Washington, D.C., is the capital of the United States and home to many of the country's most famous and recognizable…

Sichuan

(Encyclopedia) Sichuan or SzechwanSichuansŭˈchwänˈ [key] [four rivers], province (2010 pop. 80,418,200), c.220,000 sq mi (569,800 sq km), SW China. The capital is Chengdu. A naturally isolated region…