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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 Is a Civil Union?

On July 1, 2000, Vermont became the first state in the country to legally recognize civil unions between gay or lesbian couples. Building on a state Supreme…

Twelfth Night, or What You Will

ContentsDramatis PersonaeAct IScene IScene IIScene IIIScene IVScene VAct IIScene IScene IIScene IIIScene IVScene VAct IIIScene IScene IIScene IIIScene IVAct IVScene IScene IIScene IIIAct VScene I…

What's the Symbolism of the Irish Flag?

Rarely has a flag possessed such lasting relevance as that of the "Tricolour," the national flag of the Republic of Ireland. Its three equal stripes illustrate the Irish political landscape as…

The Chronicles of Narnia: What order?

In what order should they be read? reported by Holly Hartman Reading Narnia Which way of reading the Chronicles do you prefer? The order of publication The order of Narnian history…

What are the most dangerous icebergs?

All icebergs are dangerous to shipping but depending on size, shape, and location some icebergs can be more troublesome than others. Obviously, icebergs nearest the Atlantic shipping lanes…

What to the Slave on the Fourth of July?

by Frederick Douglass The Hypocrisy of American Slavery Fellow citizens, pardon me, and allow me to ask, why am I called upon to speak here today? What have I or those I represent to do with…

Grammar Song: What Is an Adjective?

An adjective is a part of speech that modifies or describes a noun. Review common adjectives, and help kids remember what an adjective is by singing along to this fun grammar song.