Big Decision
Matthew likes walking. When he is upset, he walks. When he is happy, he walks. If he has a...
When John heard a shortwave radio for the first time, he couldn't believe his ears. With each turn of the large, lighted dial he heard the distant voices of people broadcasting from all over the world. Through the humming, buzzing, and crackling of the airwaves, John heard dozens of voices. Some were very faint. Others came in stronger. It was a magical feeling, knowing that most of the voices he heard were coming from many thousands of miles away. John wondered who these people were. And because most of those he heard were speaking in a foreign language, he wondered what they were saying. Some spoke slowly in a monotone voice. Others sounded more animated. He wondered if someone might be broadcasting an emergency. The more he listened the more John wanted to be able to understand the unfamiliar words he was hearing. That's why he decided to learn as many foreign languages as he could.
Matthew likes walking. When he is upset, he walks. When he is happy, he walks. If he has a...
In July of 1863, a decisive battle of the Civil War erupted between the Union and Confeder...
Alton, Illinois, is famous for three things: it is the birthplace of jazz trumpeter Miles ...