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What is a P-Coat?

The Question: What does the "p" in p-coat stand for? The Answer: The name of these hip-length, double-breasted, wool military coats has been…

What is Yom Kippur?

Jewish Day of Atonement considers spiritual well-being Related Links Branches of Judaism Rosh Hashanah Lost Tribes of Israel Jewish Holidays, 2001–2020 Judaism Primer…

What Are Acids and Bases?

Chemistry is a fascinating field that helps us understand the world around us. Acids and bases are fundamental concepts in chemistry that have a significant impact on our daily lives. Take this quiz…

What Is a Food Chain?

Watch this video to learn about food chains. A food chain shows how energy moves from one living thing to another.

What Are Proper Precautions?

Preventing skin cancer and eye damage. Skin cancer is increasing faster than any other form of cancer, with over 1 million new cases predicted to occur in the U.S. this year. Listen to the…

What Kind of Doctor?

Know who to call Medicine is highly specialized. You likely have a primary care physician who tracks your vital statistics and gives you general health advice, but for most serious issues you'll…

What is avian influenza?

What is avian influenza? Avian influenza, or “bird flu”, is a contagious disease of animals caused by viruses that normally infect only birds and, less commonly, pigs. Avian influenza viruses…

What is an “exotic” fish?

Source: National Marine Fisheries Services' Northeast Fisheries Science Center     The most often quoted estimate is 20,000. There may be as many as 20,000 more. Which is the oldest type of…

What Works Are Protected

Copyright protects “original works of authorship” that are fixed in a tangible form of expression. The fixation need not be directly perceptible so long as it may be communicated with the…

What is the Third World?

What does "Third World" actually mean? The "Third World" is a term whose meaning has always been a bit vague. It came into use during the cold war, and referred to nations that were not aligned with…