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Dogsledding

In 1974 Mary Shields and Lolly Medley became the first two women to race in the Iditarod. Shields placed 23rd while Medley came in 26 minutes…

Michael P. FLANAGAN, Congress, IL (1962)

FLANAGAN, Michael P., a Representative from Illinois; born in Chicago, Ill., November 9, 1962; graduated, Lane Technical High School; B.A., Loyola University, Chicago Ill. 1984; J.D., Loyola…

Stephen Rea

actorBorn: 10/31/1943Birthplace: Belfast, Northern Ireland The lugubrious character actor began his career in fringe theatre in Ireland and England. In 1980, with playwright Brian Friel (Dancing at…

Samuel Milton Jones

inventor, manufacturer, reformerBorn: 8/3/1846Birthplace: Carnarvonshire, Wales Jones began working in the oil fields of Ohio and Pennsylvania when he was only 10 years old, and gained enough…

Alfred Nobel

The Question: Was the Nobel who invented the Nobel prize some sort of explosives expert? What made him decide to start giving awards, especially the Peace Prize…

Brain Usage Myth

The Question: What percentage of our brain do we use? The Answer: We use 100% of our brain. The idea that we only use a small percentage of our brain is a…

The Bread Basket of Europe

The Question: Why is Ukraine called the "bread basket of Europe?" The Answer: The rich dark soil and the vast fields of wheat and other food…

Popular Kids' Names

The top boys' and girls' names, from 1900-2015 by Elaine Rho Related Links Most Common Names of Twins Most Common Names of Twin Girls Most Common Names of Twin Boys Most Popular…

2000 Olympics: Event Results - A

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2000 Olympics: Event Results - E

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