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Most Oscar Nominations

The Question: What actor or actress has had the most Academy Award nominations? The Answer: As of 2011, Meryl Streep is in the lead,…

Tornado Safety

The Question: Where are safe places to go during a tornado? My mom says the southeast corner of the basement. But what about people with no basement? The Answer: The safest place to go is the…

Cindy Adams

gossip columnist A native New Yorker, Adams started writing for small city papers. Her big break came in 1979 when she cancelled a dinner with a New York Post editor because she wanted to see an…

Animal Group Terminology

The Question: I am looking for a list of words for "plurals" of animals, i.e. a "pack" of wolves or a "flock" of seagulls. I have looked at various websites…

Major Oil Spills Since 1978

The Question: We are looking for information on oil spills that have occurred in the oceans and their effect on the environment. It is for a school report and we do not know…

What does OPEC stand for?

The Question: What does OPEC stand for and who belongs to it today? The Answer: OPEC is the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries and it was…

Vespulaphobia

The Question: Hello there. I have used your almanac page to try and find the meaning of the word vespulaphobia but cannot find it. Can you? The Answer:…

Vietnam War Veterans

The Question: Where can I find a list of Vietnam War casualties from the State of Florida that includes their branch of service? The Answer: The Vietnam Veterans…

Dracula: Fact or Folklore?

Dracula: Fact or Folklore? Have Dracula stories been exaggerated by political enemies and in peasant folklore? by David Johnson While his political enemies, and peasant folklore, have no…

Dracula: A Medical Explanation?

Dracula: A Medical Explanation? Some traits attributed to vampires— sensitivity to light, fangs, pale skin - may actually describe certain illnesses by David Johnson Some doctors…