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Did you know that corn and wheat are actually grasses? This particular group of plant distinguishes itself from those that have woody stems or trunks and bear colourful flowers in that it is the dominant type of plant that is grown for you to eat in the form of bread and corn-on-the-cob. Found all over the world--even in the Arctic--grass is the most dominant family of plant on the terrestrial landscape.

Missiles are a self-propelled guided weapon system. Missiles have four system components: targeting and/or guidance, flight system, engine, and warhead. Missiles come in types adapted for different purposes: surface-to-surface and air-to-surface (ballistic, cruise, anti-ship, anti-tank), surface-to-air (anti-aircraft and anti-ballistic), air-to-air, and anti-satellite missiles.

Apple juice is usually pressed from apples and filtered mechanically. Apple juice is often sweetened with sugar. Apple Cider is an unsweetened beverage made from apples. It is often flavored with cinnamon and other spices.

Quakerism is a 21st century and worldwide religion that originated from those who dissented from the way that Christianity was practiced in England during the tumultuous years that followed the Civil War of the 1640s. The organizational structures that set them apart from other dissenters was established by George Fox and continue to be interpreted by the individual groups of Quakers who function in different countries within groupings termed “Yearly Meetings.” Quakers do not hold any creed and believe that there is something of “God” in every person although in some Quaker churches there are those who do not hold Jesus Christ to be divine or even for there to be a God.

A large break off of from the Soshone with the arrival of the horse. They moved south and populated areas of the southwest.

A long-running British soap, first broadcast in 1960, which is based around the lives of the people living on a street called 'Coronation Street' in Manchester.

Jams, jellies, and marmalades are sweetened and thickened gels. They are traditionally made from fruits, but sometimes other bases such as mint of pepper will be used.

The Aurora Borealis and the Aurora Australis, sometimes called The Northern and Southern Lights, are natural light displays in the sky, usually observed at night, particularly in the polar regions. Auroras are most visible closer to the Poles due to the longer periods of darkness and the magnetic field.

The sometimes controversial author, Judy Blume, has approached many young adult subjects such as sibling rivalry, alcoholism, suicide, and sexuality. While some object to her making these taboo subjects available to younger readers, others admire her for her candor.

Toddlers are young children, ages 2 to 4. This preschool period of development is characterized by learning to talk and gaining independence from parents.

Introduced in 1995, the Acura TL is a midsize luxury sports vehicle made by Acura. The TL is United State’s second best-selling luxury sedan and the best-selling model for Acura.

Teen Titans is a cartoon which feature five young heroes fighting crime: Robin, Starfire, Cyborg, Beast Boy, and Raven.

"Rolls-Royce Limited was formed on March 15, 1906 by Charles Stewart Rolls and Sir Frederick Henry Royce. In 1973, the car division of Rolls-Royce was separated from the parent company and called Rolls-Royce Motors. The company was acquired by Vickers in 1980 and then sold to Volkswagen in 1998. In 2002, Volkswagen sold it to BMW, who currently owns it.

Emily Dickinson is a female American poet whose poems were unique to the era in which she wrote. She is considered one of the most original 19th Century poets.

Polar exploration refers to the physical exploration of the Arctic and Antarctica. Exploring these areas meant hiking over ice flows and glaciers. Explorers largely ventured into polar exploration during the 18th century.

Soybeans are a high protein legume. They are very versatile in use. Some common soy products are soy milk, soy sauce, tofu, and bean paste.

Questions about the stone castles that were built in the 11th century just after the motte and bailey castles. The stone castles still exist today.

Tuberculosis or TB (Tubercles Bacillus) is an infectious disease and is caused by several strains of mycobacteria. All questions concerning signs and symptoms, causes, transmission, risk factors, treatments and medications can be found here.

Plessy v. Ferguson was a US Supreme Court case passed in 1896. It created segregation of races in public locations. This ruling remained in effect until 1954, when Brown v. Board of Education allowed children to be integrated back into the same schools again.

Real Madrid is a football (soccer) club located in Madrid, Spain. Real Madrid plays in La Liga BBVA, and is commonly associated with their rivals Barcelona Football Club.

Portland is Oregon's largest city and often cited as America's most environmentally friendly city.

"Where the Red Fern Grows" was written by Wilson Rawls, and first published in 1961. It is about a boy that trains hunting dogs in the Ozarks.

The history of the indigenous peoples of the British Isles contains a rich culture of tribes, peoples, and customs. These people have fought and beaten the Romans, Anglo-Saxons, and Normans. Their influence can still be seen throughout Ireland and Scotland today.

The Mexican Revolution, also known as the Mexican Civil War, started in November 1910 and lasted until 1929. It was fueled by the public's desire for economic and social reforms, and targeted the corrupt Mexican dictator Porfirio Diaz, the wealthy, the Catholic Church and foreign capitalists. It is not to be confused with the Mexican War for Independence (from Spain) which happened 100 years earlier.

Barcelona is the second-largest city in Spain and is located on the Mediterranean coast.

Menopause is the period in a woman’s life when her menstruation ceases. It usually starts between ages 45 and 55. Menopause occurs because the woman’s ovary stops releasing the hormones progesterone and estrogen.

The Day of the Dead (Spanish: Día de Los Muertos) is a Mexican holiday on which deceased family members are honored with a visit to the cemetery. The Day of the Dead is celebrated on November 2nd of each year, although the observance often begins on October 31st or November 1st. The festivities include brightly colored skeleton decorations and special food. Although originally a Mexican holiday, its observance has spread to other countries.

Women's Rights refers to the long fight to secure equal societal privilege for women to that given naturally to men. While the first thought quickly goes to suffrage, there are numerous other rights that women have been fighting for, such as: the right to serve in the armed forces, rights to be protected from rape and jail perpetrators, the right to open/run businesses and have careers, the right to an education, and innumerable other rights that many men take for granted.

UK politics refers to the framework of the constitutional monarchy of the United Kingdom, in which the Prime Minister is the head of the government and the Monarch is the head of the state.

Amoxicillin, abbreviated as amox, is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections and a treatment for cystic acne. Amox is a semisynthetic oral penicillin that is better absorbed and marketed under trade names such as Amoxil, Polymox, Larotid and Augmentin.