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lever

(Encyclopedia) CE5 Classes of levers: A first-class lever (A), a second-class lever (B), and a third-class lever (C) lever, simple machine consisting of a bar supported at some stationary point…

paper

(Encyclopedia) paper, thin, flat sheet or tissue made usually from plant fiber but also from rags and other fibrous materials. It is used principally for printing and writing on but has many other…

The Wright Brothers Centennial

A Century of Flight The Wright Brothers first flight at Kitty Hawk Wilbur and Orville Wright with their second powered machine; Huffman Prairie, Dayton, Ohio Orville Wright, Major John F.…

Court Reporter

What is this job like? Official records can be made up of written accounts of spoken words. Texts of spoken words may also be needed for letters, records, and proof in court. Court reporters…

Brewer's: Swing

(Captain). The name assumed by certain persons who sent threatening letters to those who used threshing machines: (1830-1833.) The tenor of these letters was as follows: Sir, if you do not…

The Valentine's Day Massacre

Capone and Company's botched plan The players: Al Capone (left) and George "Bugs" Moran. Valentine Links Valentine's Day Features Classic Love Poems on the Web From Reel Love to Real…

Significant Recordings of 1999

Tori AmosAustin Powers - The Spy Who Shagged Me SoundtrackBackstreet BoysBeckBen Folds FiveBlack CrowesBlondieGarth BrooksThe CardigansMariah CareyThe Chemical BrothersContinental DriftersChris…

Weather: What Would I Do?

What Would I Do?WeatherMaking a Career Out of ItWhat Would I Do?How Much Will I Earn?How Do I Become a Meteorologist?Will I Find a Job? Almost every single aspect of our lives is affected by the…

Curious Collections

America's weird museums by Laura Hayes Arts & Entertainment | American History Gruesome | Medical Marvels | Curious Collections | Really Weird Science Curious Collections The Museum…