(Encyclopedia) Hicks, Elias, 1748–1830, American Quaker preacher, b. Hempstead, N.Y. He worked on his Long Island farm between his preaching tours, which established his reputation as one of the most…
(Encyclopedia) Hellman, Lillian, 1905–84, American dramatist, b. New Orleans. Her plays, although often melodramatic, are marked by intelligence and craftsmanship. The Children's Hour (1934), her…
Biographies of U.S. representatives and senators from Delaware Member Name Birth-Death ADAMS, Wilbur Louis 1884-1937 ALLEE, James Frank 1857-1938 ALLEN…
(Encyclopedia) Abel, I. W. (Iorwith Wilbur Abel)Abel, I. W.yôrˈwĭth [key], 1908–87, American labor leader, b. Magnolia, Ohio. In 1925 he went to work in a rolling mill in Canton, Ohio, and was…
(Encyclopedia) Eddy, Mary Baker, 1821–1910, founder of the Christian Science movement, b. Bow, N.H. As physical frailty prevented her regular school attendance, she spent the early part of her…
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…
The Question: Concerning the old classic movies of Little Rascals or Our Gang Comedies... whatever happened to Spanky McFarland? I heard that he was killed making a movie - is…
