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People Who Died in 2007

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The Masters: Top ten reasons to watch

10 Reasons to Watch the Masters by John Gettings Not many golf fans missed last year's historic Masters Tournament . An estimated 13.7 million households tuned in, making it the most watched…

Atlantic Hurricane Names

Because hurricanes often occur at the same time, officials assign short, distinctive names to the storms to avoid confusion among weather stations, coastal bases, and ships at sea. Since 1953…

Poland: Rulers

Polish RoyaltyMieszko I, duke of Poland (962–92), the first important member of the Piast dynastyBoleslaus I, Polish ruler (992–1025)Mieszko II, king of Poland (1025–34)Casimir I, duke of Poland (c…

Lighthouses: FAQ

Source: The United States Coast Guard Our first lighthouses were actually given to us by Nature. Sailors sometimes used landmarks such as glowing volcanoes to guide them. In the Ancient World,…

Generic People

A generic person is the name for a type of person, not a real one. These names are often used to describe different kinds of people.Famous CouplesJane and John Doe The Does have been around since…

Most Admired World Leaders

CEOs from 60 countries name their most admired role models Sir Winston Churchill sculpture in Parliament Square, LondonSource: AP Photo/Tim Ireland…