In the 1776 pamphlet "Common Sense," Thomas Paine defended the cause of the American Revolution.

In Benjamin Franklin's almanac, he warns against making hasty decisions.

Studies of climatology indicate that volcanic dust in the atmosphere may contribute to the onset of ice ages.

Before the earthquake hit the area,many minor tremors were felt.

The raccoon is a nocturnal animal.

Victoria Holtand William Shakespeare are prolific writers.

The copperhead, a snake that strikes without warning, is considered more dangerous than the rattlesnake.

Many doctors are still general practitioners, but the tendency is toward specialization in medicine.

In the 1960's the upper level of Pennsylvania Station in New York City was torn down and replaced by Madison Square Garden.

The blank space of the paper must be 1.5 inches at the top and 1 inch at the bottom and on the sides.