How Do Landfills Work: Learn About What Happens to All of Our Trash
Banana peels, paper towels, plastic wrappers and more. Have you ever wondered what becomes of all the stuff you toss in the garbage can? Learn how …
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The History of the Moors in Europe: Who Were the Moors?
The Berber inhabitants of North Africa were many things. To the ancient Romans, they were the Mauri, Latin for “tending their herds” and …
Continue ReadingWasp Facts: Learn About Wasp Lifestyles, Habitats and Stings
Unlike their relatives the honey bees, wasps do not have many devoted fans. In this introduction to wasps, learn about where the often-unwanted …
Continue ReadingWhere Do Stem Cells Come From, How Are They Used and Why Is This Research Controversial?
Perhaps you have heard medical news or debates about the use of stem cells in life changing or life saving situations. Have you wondered where stems …
Continue ReadingTrojan War Study Guide: What Was the Trojan Horse?
Ancient Romans and Greeks used mythology (a combination of folklore, history and customs) as a way to deal with life. The gods and goddesses, …
Continue ReadingWho Was Lewis Carroll and Why Did He Write Alice in Wonderland?
The man known as Lewis Carroll was really two people. Born Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, he adopted Carroll as his pen name and wrote several novels …
Continue ReadingIs Gluten Free for Me? Why You Probably Don't Need to Give up Gluten and Why Others Do
You have probably heard and seen a lot about “going gluten free.” Perhaps you have wondered whether it would be healthier for you to give …
Continue ReadingCan Animals Really Play and Make Friends with Other Species?
Chances are good you’ve seen animals playing. Perhaps you have even seen “friendship” between two species, such as your …
Continue ReadingFun Facts, History and Information about French Horns, Tubas and Other Brass Instruments
Brass sections for a band or orchestra usually include small trumpets, French horns, saxhorn, trombones and the very large tubas. Have you ever …
Continue ReadingHistory of Money: How Are Paper Money and Coins Made?
In the beginning, conch shells, feathers, stones, tools, salt bars or anything considered valuable became “money.” Today, money is often intangible …
Continue ReadingHow Is a Juvenile Delinquent Defined By Law?
At what age is a child or young adult considered a juvenile delinquent. Would a judge pass down the same verdict to a six-year-old that he would give …
Continue ReadingHow Fast Do Animals Run? A Look at Cheetahs, Horses, Antelopes and Other Animals Around the World
If you could be any animal, which would you choose? Each animal has its own unique characteristics that help it survive.
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