Chromium forms many colorful compounds that have industrial uses. Lead chromate (PbCrO4), also known as chrome yellow, has been used as a yellow pigment in paints. Chromic oxide (Cr2O3), also known as chrome green, is the ninth most abundant compound in the earth's crust and is a widely used green pigment. Rubies and emeralds also owe their colors to chromium compounds.
The debates between Stephen Douglas and Abraham Lincoln have been described as the most famous war of words in history.. The two men, the Democratic Little Giant and the Republican Tall Giant, met for a series of debates throughout Illinois.
Donald Trump was literally the center of attention at the first GOP presidential debate last night in Cleveland. And, as expected, the outspoken candidate didn't pull his punches, bringing his bombastic style to the stage, ABC's VERONICA STRACQUALURSI notes.Here are some of the Donald's most memorable lines.ut for seven GOP presidential contenders, the forum before the first official Republican presidential debate last night, offered one of the best opportunities for these White House hopefuls to climb out of the lower tier and, perhaps, steal a spot in the Top 10 before the next debate in September.