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2018 Winter Olympics: Ski Jumping

Once a popular attraction at ski carnivals Source: AP Photo/Matthias Schrader Related Links 2018 Winter Olympics Ski Jumping Through the Years Encyclopedia: Ski Jumping Memorable Moments…

philanthropy

(Encyclopedia) philanthropy, the spirit of active goodwill toward others as demonstrated in efforts to promote their welfare. The term is often used interchangeably with charity. Every year vast sums…

Kentucky Derby Quiz

Kentucky Derby Answer Key 1. How long is the Kentucky Derby? 1 mile 1 1/4 miles 1 1/8 miles 2. Which race is not part of Horse Racing's Triple Crown? Kentucky Derby Kentucky Oaks Belmont…

The U.S. Dime

The Question: Whose face is on the U.S. dime? The Answer: That's the "glasses-less" profile of Franklin D. Roosevelt, our 32nd president. Roosevelt, who was a…

Winter Olympics Trivia: Did You Know?

Fun Olympic facts for trivia buffs and novices by Catherine McNiff and Beth Rowen Test your trivia skills! Take the Did You Know quiz. Katarina Witt Related Links 2014…

Millennium Miscellany

A Millennium Miscellany by Borgna Brunner Millennium Central The MillenniumThe 20th Century1999:…

Steve Martin

actor, comedian, playwrightBorn: 8/14/1945Birthplace: Waco, Texas Emmy and Grammy Award-winning actor, comedian and playwright known for his broad physical comedy and nice-guy screen appeal. The…

Galiani, Ferdinando

(Encyclopedia) Galiani, FerdinandoGaliani, Ferdinandofārdēnänˈdō gälyäˈnē [key], 1728–87, Italian economist, educated for the church. As a very young man he wrote Della moneta [on money] (1750),…

Athletes with Winter and Summer Medals

Only four athletes have won medals in both the Winter and Summer Olympics: Eddie Eagan, USA–Light Heavyweight Boxing gold (1920) and Four-man Bobsled gold (1932). Jacob Tullin Thams, Norway–Ski…