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How the hamburger was named

The Question: Why do they call it "hamburger" when it's made of beef? The Answer: The common belief is that the American hamburger borrowed its name from a dish…

The Twin Cities

The Question: Why are St. Paul and Minneapolis called "Twin Cities"? The Answer: According to the Minnesota Historical Society, the nickname "Twin Cities"…

…Or an Earthquake

…Or an EarthquakeBolt or strap cupboards and bookcases to the walls.Choose a safe place in every room—under a sturdy table or desk or against an inside wall where nothing can fall on you—where you…

Harry Potter, Cast at Last

Harry Potter, Cast at Last A young actor gets ready to enroll in Hogwarts by Holly Hartman   Visit our Harry Potter Page for more news! This article was posted on…

2015 Grammy Awards

The 58th Annual Grammy Awards were presented at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Feb. 15, 2016. It was an evening of memorable performances, including Lady Gaga's tribute…

2015 Grammy Awards

The 58th Annual Grammy Awards were presented at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Feb. 15, 2016. It was an evening of memorable performances, including Lady Gaga's tribute…

2013 Academy Awards

The 2013 Academy Awards were presented on March 2, 2014, at the Kodak Theatre. All of the nominees are listed below; the Oscar winners are in bold. Best Picture American…

Carole Lombard

(Jane Alice Peters)actressBorn: 10/6/1908Birthplace: Fort Wayne, Indiana Lombard's screwball comic style radiated both intelligence and sex appeal, making her a popular favorite in films such as My…

The Hutterian Brethren

The Question: I am in a class entitled "American Communal Utopias" and we are studying the Hutterites. I was wondering if there is any information about life at a Hutterite…

Sandra Bernhard

actress comedianBorn: 6/6/1955Birthplace: Flint, Michigan After a career as a Beverly Hills pedicurist and “in-your-face” stand-up comedy, she landed the coveted role of Masha opposite Robert De…