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Wikipedia: Gas Laws
This site from the encyclopedia Wikipedia provides a basic overview of the three gas laws (Boyle's, Charles', and Graham's Law) and information on the ideal gas law is found here.
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Wikipedia: Eiffel Tower
The article from Wikipedia on the Eiffel Tower discusses the history of the monument and its construction. It also describes the tower's famous ironwork and tells of its significance to the city of Paris.
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Wikipedia: Aromatic Hydrocarbon
A nice, concise summary of aromatic hydrocarbons is found here at Wikipedia encyclopedia. The article tells what they are, what Huckel's Rule is, gives information on aromatic bonding, and gives a couple of examples of aromatic...
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Wikipedia: Gary Kildall
This site from the encyclopedia Wikipedia provides a biography on Gary Kidall details his founding of Digital Research Corporation, his creation of the CP/M Operating System, and his snubbing of IBM after their approach to use a version...
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Wikipedia: Mount Parnassus
A brief encyclopedia entry from Wikipedia on Mount Parnassus. The information is short, but links are provided for additional information on related subjects.
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Wikipedia: Meiosis
This site from Wikipedia the encyclopedia is a concise site that is technical in nature but links are provided for clarification. Includes a comparison between meiosis and mitosis.
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Wikipedia: Activation Energy
This site from the Wikipedia encyclopedia contains a qualitative explanation of activation energy, explaining what it is and why it is necessary. Links are also provided throughout the article for additional information.
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Wikipedia: Martin Waldseemuller
Wikipedia offers a brief biography of Martin Waldseemuller, the German cartographer who first used the name America on a map in 1507.
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Wikipedia: Spoils System
Wikipedia provides information on the spoils system, a method of appointing officials to the U.S. government based on political connections.
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Wikipedia: Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act
Wikipedia provides an encyclopedia article on the Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act.
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Wikipedia: Agnosticism
Article from open-source encyclopedia Wikipedia on agnosticism, its historical precedents, and philosophical proponents.
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Wikipedia: Pauli Exclusion Principle
An encyclopedia article from Wikipedia which discusses what the Pauli exclusion principle is, its applications in science, and why its significance.
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Wikipedia: Apollo Program
This site from Wikipedia encyclopedia provides an overview of the series of manned space missions that occurred during the 1960s and early 1970s. The article describes the objectives of each of the manned eleven flights, and discusses...
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Wikipedia: Peter Minuit
Wikipedia offers an overview of the life of explorer Peter Minuit and also discusses his purchase of the island of Manhattan from the Native Americans.
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Wikipedia: Peter Stuyvesant
This site from Wikipedia describes the life of Peter Stuyvesant, his accomplishments as governor of New Amsterdam (New York), and his life before he became governor.
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Wikipedia: Eugene Delacroix
Wikipedia offers a biography on painter Eugene Delacroix that discusses his life and works. Mentions specific works and his overall influence on the world of painting.
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Wikipedia: William Harvey Carney
This site from Wikipedia contains a biography of William H. Carney (1842-1908), the man who saved the flag during the battle at Fort Wagner. Links are provided throughout for additional information on related subjects.
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Wikipedia: Eridu
This site from the encyclopedia Wikipedia provides an article on Eridu, an ancient Mesopotamian city in Sumer, thought by some to be older than any other city in the world.
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Wikipedia: Baghdad Pact
Wikipedia provides a description of the alliance between Turkey, Great Britain, Iraq, Iran, Pakistan, and the United States named the Baghdad Pact, and made during the Cold War. Links are provided for additional information.
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Wikipedia: Squid
This encyclopedia article from Wikipedia provides a general overview of squid. Content includes a focus on their physical characteristics, diet, and habitat.
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Wikipedia: Amethyst
Wikipedia provides a general overview of the ornamental stone, the amethyst. Content includes a focus on its physical characteristics, history, and role in folklore.
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Wikipedia: Oligarchy
This site from Wikipedia provides a very easy-to-understand paper on oligarchy that provides a definition, information on how one evolves, and examples. Links are also provided for additional information.
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Wikipedia: Timeline of Computing
This article from the encyclopedia Wikipedia presents a detailed timeline of events in the history of computing from 500 BC to the beginning of the 21st century. Links are also provided for additional information on related subjects.