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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…

Selected Biographies: J

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z More Biographies Don't see the biography you're looking for? Search 30,000+ biographies Biographies…

December 2006

WorldThousands Protest in Lebanon (Dec. 1): Members of Hezbollah and its supporters gather peacefully in Beirut and call for the resignation of Fouad Siniora, the U.S.-backed prime minister. The…

All About Books

  2013 Notable Books for Children Books Inside and Out Types of Literature A Guide to Library Books: The Dewey Decimal System Kids' Top 100 Favorite Books Teachers' Top 100 Books for…

Holidays

Homework Center – Frequently Asked Questions Holidays What holidays do they celebrate around the world? Where can I find out the history of a holiday? When is Easter this year?…

Sidney Sheldon Biography

writer, novelist and screenwriterBorn: Feb. 11, 1917Birthplace: ChicagoDied: Jan. 30, 2007 (Rancho Mirage, Calif.) Playwright and novelist whose books were…

Dorothy Rabinowitz

editor, commentator After earning a BA from Queen College in New York City, Rabinowitz studied at New York University while teaching English at NYU and at Pratt Institute. In 1970, her book on…