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Frost, Robert

(Encyclopedia) Frost, Robert, 1874–1963, American poet, b. San Francisco. Perhaps the most popular and beloved of 20th-century American poets, Frost wrote of the character, people, and landscape of…

North Dakota

Capital: Bismarck State abbreviation/Postal code: N.D./ND Governor: Doug Burgum, R (to Dec. 15, 2020) Lieut. Governor: Brent Sanford, R…

Houston, Tex.

Mayor: Annise Parker (to Jan. 2016) 2010 census population (rank): 2,099,451 (4); Male: 1,053,517 (50.1%); Female: 1,045,934 (49.9%); White: 1,060,491 (50.5…

Wichita, Kans.

Mayor: Jeff Longwell (to April 2019) City Manager: Robert Layton 2010 census population (rank): 382,368…

DK Space: Astronauts

WHAT KINDS OF TASKS DO ASTRONAUTS PERFORM? HOW DO ASTRONAUTS TRAIN FOR THEIR MISSIONS? EXTRAVEHICULAR ACTIVITIESFIND OUT MOREAnyone who travels in space is called an astronaut. The Russians call…

Year in Review, 2008

Top events for the nation and the world U.S. Congress Related Links 2008 Year in Review 2008 News of the World…

Back to School at the Movies

Lights! Camera! Learning! The best of British literature by Beth Rowen Emma Paltrow's winsome matchmaker Recent film offerings suggest the enduring appeal of Jane Austen's storytelling…

Labor Day

Work in America: history, facts, statistics, and leaders Compiled by Information Please Related Links The History of Labor Day Labor…

puppet

(Encyclopedia) puppet, human or animal figure, generally of a small size and performing on a miniature stage, manipulated by an unseen operator who usually speaks the dialogue. A distinction is made…