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John WENTWORTH, Congress, IL (1815-1888)

WENTWORTH John , a Representative from Illinois; born in Sandwich, Carroll County, N.H., March 5, 1815; educated in the common schools and academies at Gilmanton, Wolfeboro, and New Hampton, N.H…

Henry Barbosa Gonzalez Biography

Henry Barbosa GonzalezU.S. congressmanBorn: 5/13/1916Birthplace: San Antonio, Tex. Gonzalez grew up on San Antonio's West Side in a shack with dirt floors and no running water. After being…

Saltiest Foods

Find the top ten sources of sodium among common—yet surprising—foods. These ten foods comprise 44% of all the sodium Americans eat. Rank Food Percent of…

Science Projects for Beginners: Biology Projects

Biology ProjectsScience Projects for BeginnersBiology ProjectsWhat Foods Attract Ants?Do Loud Noises Affect Heart Rate? Which Foods Do Molds Love Best? You run into the kitchen after a hard…

Cicely Tyson

Cicely Tyson was a star of stage and screen from the 1950s until her death in 2021 at the age of 96. Tyson was nominated for an Oscar in 1973 for her lead performance in Sounder, and won Emmys for…

Falkland Islands

(Encyclopedia) Falkland IslandsFalkland Islandsfôkˈlənd [key], Span. Islas Malvinas, group of islands (2015 est. pop. 3,000), 4,618 sq mi (11,961 sq km), S Atlantic, c.300 mi (480 km) E of the Strait…

Writing Well: Writing Across the Curriculum

Writing Across the CurriculumWriting WellWriting Across the CurriculumDifferent Strokes for Different FolksPlaying with the Big KidsFull CreditTwo's Company, Three's a Crowd— Unless You're Writing “…

Bloomsday

Joyce's Ulysses unfolds over a single day in Dublin James Joyce Related Links Encyclopedia: James Joyce Quiz: Irish Literature and Folklore Notable Irish Writers Ulysses for…

Fuel Cell FAQs

The following frequently asked questions about fuel cells were provided courtesy of Fuel Cells 2000, a nonprofit advocacy organization. What is a fuel cell? In principle, a fuel cell operates like…