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Carl Lewis

Born: July 1, 1961Track & Field won 9 Olympic gold medals; 4 in 1984 (100m, 200m, 4x100m, LJ), 2 in ‘88 (100m, LJ), 2 in ‘92 (4x100m, LJ) and 1 in ‘96 (LJ); has record 8 World Championship…

The Lewis and Clark Expedition

The expedition that uncovered the American West Related Links Lewis and Clark's Expedition QuizLewis Clark ExpeditionLouisiana Purchase TreatyThe Journals of Lewis and ClarkLouisiana…

Holyfield-Lewis Fight

It's a question boxing fans are asking as well. The winner of Saturday's fight will hold all three of the recognized championship belts in professional boxing. It will be the first time this will…

Lewis Carroll's "Jabberwocky"

The Question: Is there any type of English translation to Lewis Carroll's Jabberwocky? Can you direct me to the site? The Answer: Yes and no. The poem,…

Blake Lewis Biography

singerBorn: July 21, 1981Birthplace: Redmond, WashingtonBest Known as: Singer and beatboxer on American Idol, season 6 (2007) When Blake Lewis was in junior high, he toured…

John Lewis Biography

lawyerDied: February 22, 2008 (Manhattan, New York) Best Known as: a philanthropist and lawyer John Lewis was a lawyer who devoted his life to helping prisoners…

Lewis Howard Latimer

inventorBorn: 1848Birthplace: Chelsea, Mass. Born in Chelsea, Mass., Latimer learned mechanical drawing while working for a Boston patent attorney. He later invented an electric lamp and a carbon…

Lewis Hastings Sarett

Born: 1917Birthplace: Champaign, Ill. The process of treating pregnene compounds—Sarett prepared the first synthetic cortisone. He and several collaborators developed synthesis from raw materials…

John R. Lewis

civil rights leader and U.S. Representative (D.-Ga)Born: Feb. 21, 1940Birthplace: Troy, Ala. Lewis, born into a family of Alabama sharecroppers, became active in the civil rights movement while…

Jerry Lee Lewis

rock musicianBorn: 9/29/1935Birthplace: Ferriday, Louisiana Rock musician, often presented as the dark, wild side of Elvis Presley, known for his flamboyant, slamming piano playing and…