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The Iditarod: “Alaska’s Last Great Race” The Iditarod, often called the “Last Great Race,” is an annual sled dog race from Anchorage to Nome in Alaska. It begins the first Saturday in March, and it usually takes teams be...

The Anatomy of the Human Ear The ear contains three parts. The outer ear, middle ear, and inner ear work together to help you hear and establish balance. The outer ear is also called the pinna. It is the visible portion...

Sensory Prosthetics Sensory prosthetics are devices designed to help restore lost senses. When a person cannot hear or see, sensory prosthetics can provide signals that allow the brain to receive information from the env...

The First Elvis Impersonator Nowadays, Elvis impersonators are seen as a quirky, mostly outdated fad. Crooning out Elvis tunes, there seems to be little mystique to these nostalgia acts. However, the first Elvis imperson...

Origins of Democracy Democracy is a type of government where the people have the power to make decisions. Citizens can vote to choose their leaders and help decide on laws. These leaders, like a president or prime minist...

James Brown James Brown grew up in poverty, living in a one-room shack and working jobs like picking cotton and dancing for pennies to help his family. Because of his poverty, he had to leave school early to work. Despit...