Source: The U.S. Government Printing Office After winning its independence from Great Britain in the Revolutionary War, the new country situated on the eastern seaboard of North America needed to…
Born: Aug. 21, 1962Bowler 2nd on all-time PBA money list; 1980 PBA Rookie of the Year; inducted into PBA Hall of Fame (1998); has 31 PBA titles; son of Dick.
The Question:
What movie has made the most money at the U.S. box office?
The Answer:
As of the end of 2010, Avatar is easily the winner, having grossed nearly $760 million.
-The Fact Monster
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