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Speed Records: Cars, Trains, Bikes, Boats, and More

Speed Thrills Here are speed records set by some of the world’s fastest-moving vehicles. Many of these vehicles were specially built, and all were…

MACLAY, William, Congress, PA (1737-1804)

Senate Years of Service: 1789-1791 Party: Anti-Administration MACLAY, William, (brother of Samuel Maclay and uncle of William Plunkett Maclay), a Senator from Pennsylvania; born in New…

Hispanic American Film, Television, and Theater Personalities

Edward James Olmos Desi Arnaz, actor, TV producer Ruben Blades, musician, composer, actor Fernando Bujones, ballet dancer Lynda Carter, actress Sammy Davis, Jr.,…

People Who Died in 2012

Prince Andrew | Royal Biographies

Royal Biographies:Prince Andrew by David Johnson RELATED LINKS Royal Family Tree Queen Elizabeth II Princess Beatrice Princess Eugenie THE…

NFL Football Preview 2000: NFC East

NFL Preview: NFC East Washington, Dallas, NY Giants, Arizona, Philadelphia by Mike Morrison 1. Washington—If a player was available in the offseason,…

Children of Invention

A brain child is an original idea. Here are some kids who had great ideas which they turned into inventions. We call these kids “brain children.” Two inspirational books for girl…

Rolling Stones by the Numbers

Facts and stats about Rolling Stones hits, albums and other milestones Mick Jagger and Keith Richards Source: WikiCommons Related…

Dia Art Foundation

(Encyclopedia) Dia Art Foundation, American foundation that supports contemporary art and artists, est. 1974 by art dealer Heiner Friedrich and his wife, art patron Philippa de Menil. The foundation…

Young, La Monte

(Encyclopedia) Young, La Monte, 1935-, American minimalist composer, b. Bern, Id., U.C.L.A. (B.A., 1958). Young’s family relocated several times…