Franklin struggled with poor eyesight. Sometime in the mid-1780s, he decided to fix this problem by creating the first known pair of bifocals. For many Americans, these optical tools are still a major part of everyday actions.
About the greatest comeback in history, Winston S. Churchill wassurely a competitor. Churchill, born to the aristocracy in 1874,began his careeras a soldier and reporter. In the Boer War, Churchillescaped from captivityin South Africa winning great notoriety. Elected to Parliament, Churchill becam...
These are the greatest pranks and hoaxes in history, from fake military operations to ersatz versions of famous bands to artists and writers who never existed. If you're going to pull something on April Fools; Day, or any day really, make sure your funny prank ideas are up to snuff wit...
Money differences between one group of Americans and another had become sharper at the beginning of the twentieth century. By the nineteen twenties, many people believed that gaining the material things one desired could bring happiness. F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote about the lives of people who lived...
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All Americans who believe in freedom, tolerance and human rights have a responsibility to oppose bigotry and prejudice based on sexual orientation. — Coretta Scott King I refuse to accept the view that mankind is so tragically bound to the starless midnight of racism and war that the bright da...
Isaac Newton was a great English scientist.He was one of the greatest men in history.But when he was thinking hard about his work, he often forgot other thins. One morning Newton got up early.he began to work at once.He worked on a very difficult problem.He was still thinking it hard...
Responsible for bringing the longstanding Tejano genre into the mainstream, Selena Quintanilla’s lush vocals turned songs like “Dreaming of You” into crossover hits and helped introduce white Americans to the rich and vibrant world of Latino music in her home state of Texas and beyond. 33 ...
The article describes a unit of activities in the humanities (involving famous Americans who achieved heroic proportions) for junior high and high school gifted students. Activities include taking a class survey and exploring the importance of the contributions of the Americans included in the unit. ...
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