Rattlesnake venom contains mostly protein.
Sacajawea, or Bird Woman, a member of the Lewis and Clark expedition of 1804-1806, has had more statues erected in her honor than any American woman.
George Washington bred hounds, treated them like family, and gave them unusual names like Drunkard, Tarter, and Trueman.
Some scientists say that about 15% of the Earth’s total biomass — the combined weight of all living creatures — is composed of ants. Another 17% is taken up by termites.
The first Texas comptroller of public accounts, overseeing state finances, was named John Money.
This article appears in September 10 • 1999.