(Encyclopedia) sertãosertãosərˈtouN [key] [Port.,=backlands], semiarid hinterland of NE Brazil; c.250,000 sq mi (647,500 sq km). Its characteristic landscape is the caatinga, or thorny scrub forest.…
(Encyclopedia) Gould, George JayGould, George Jayg&oomacr;ld [key], 1864–1923, U.S. railroad owner, b. New York City; son of Jay Gould. He was associated with his father, inherited all the…
(Encyclopedia) TaosTaostous [key], town (1990 pop. 4,065), alt. c.7,000 ft (2,130 m), seat of Taos co., N N.Mex., between the Rio Grande and the Sangre de Cristo Mts.; founded c.1615, inc. 1934. In…
(Encyclopedia) Mexican War, 1846–48, armed conflict between the United States and Mexico.
The United States had won an easy victory, partly because Mexico, torn by civil strife, could not present…
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…
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Think the Empire State Building, Grand Canyon and the Eifel Tower are the most-visited tourist attractions in the world? Think…
First Olympic Appearance: 1896 (men); 1900 (women) by Mike Morrison and Mark Zurlo Did You Know? It is thought that the word tennis comes from the French word tenez, meaning "play" or "take…
Born: May 8, 1969Sumo Wrestling 6-foot-9, 510-pound naturalized Japanese citizen born in Hawaii; first foreign grand champion in sumo wrestling's 2,000-year history; retired in 2001.
Born: Nov. 1, 1935South African golfer 3-time winner of Masters (1961,74,78) and British Open (1959,68,74); one of only 5 players to win career Grand Slam (Hogan, Nicklaus, Sarazen and Woods); also…
Born: Jan. 28, 1957Zimbabwean golfer PGA Tour Player of Year in 1993 and '94; became 1st since Nick Faldo in 1990 to win 2 Grand Slam titles in same year when he took British Open and PGA…
