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Carson was an American writer and marine biologist. Her well-known books on sea life—Under the Sea Wind, The Sea Around Us, and The Edge of the Sea—combine keen scientific observation with rich poetic description. Her Silent Spring, a provocative study of the dangers of certain insecticides, is generally acknowledged as the impetus for the modern environmental movement. Carson was inspired to write the book after receiving a letter. Who sent it, and what did it say?

DEFINITION: (noun) Something to be done, especially an item on a program or list. SYNONYMS: order of business, agenda. USAGE: It was getting late, so the members of the board decided to leave the last agendum for the next meeting.

Carlson was an American writer and marine biologist. Her well-known books on sea life—Under the Sea Wind, The Sea Around Us, and The Edge of the Sea—combine keen scientific observation with rich poetic description. Her Silent Spring, a provocative study of the dangers of certain insecticides, is generally acknowledged as the impetus for the modern environmental movement. Carlson was inspired to write the book after receiving a letter. Who sent it, and what did it say?

Nehru was one of the most important leaders of the Indian independence movement and the Indian National Congress. He became India's first prime minister when the country won its independence and served from August 15, 1947 to May 27, 1964, the day he died. His ideals, vision, and leadership shaped the policies that would define India's economic, social, and political development for over four decades. Who was Nehru's daughter?

All life is an experiment.

According to a new study, surgeons might benefit from playing video games. The research showed that surgeons who warmed up by playing video games for 20 minutes immediately prior to performing surgical drills were faster and made fewer errors than those who did not. The study focused on laparoscopic surgical procedures, which use tiny video cameras and long, slender instruments inserted through small incisions.

When the Lincoln one-cent coin made its initial appearance in 1909, it marked a radical departure from the accepted styling of US coins. Strong feeling had prevailed against using portraits on coins, but public sentiment stemming from the 100th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth proved stronger than the long-standing prejudice. Sculptor Victor David Brenner was invited to participate in the formulation of the new design, after which president chose him for the commission?