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The Largest Battle of the Western Hemisphere

The Question: I've been told the largest battle ever fought in the Western Hemisphere was fought early in the month of July. What was that battle…

Two-Time All-Star MVP's

The Question: Has a player ever been named Most Valuable Player of the Major League Baseball All-Star Game more than once? The Answer: Since…

The X in Xmas

The Question: I am wondering what the X in Xmas means? Why is Christmas abbreviated this way? The Answer: Contrary to popular belief, the X is…

George Herbert Quote

The Question: What is the origin of the often quoted phrase "living well is the best revenge"? I cannot find it anywhere! Fitzgerald? Elliot? The Windsors? Hemingway? Mae West…

Chuck Taylor

Born: June 24, 1901Converse traveling salesman whose name came to grace the classic, high-top canvas basketball sneakers known as “Chucks” over 500 million pairs have been sold since 1917; he also…

Ricky Williams

Born: May 21, 1977Football RB became all-time NCAA Div. I-A leader in rushing yards 6,279) and TDs (75) at Texas but has been passed in both categories; 1998 Heisman Trophy winner; Mike Ditka and…

Zeus's Daughter

The Question: I've been trying to remember something about Greek mythology. Wasn't there a child of Zeus that grew from his head? If so, which child…

Dinosaur Discoveries

Dinosaur News Fossil finds from the miniature to the monstrous by Holly Hartman and Borgna Brunner Recent years have been a news bonanza for dinosaur fans. With the discovery of…

June 2007

Here are the key news events of the month organized into three categories: World News, U.S. News, and Business, Society, and Science News. World Former…

Avian Flu in Pakistan and Indonesia

by Liz Olson Pakistan Related Links Map: Pakistan Map: Indonesia An Overview of Avian Flu In December 2007, in the Peshawar area of Pakistan, the Ministry of…