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McDonagh, Martin

(Encyclopedia) McDonagh, MartinMcDonagh, Martinməkdŭnˈə [key], 1970–, Anglo-Irish playwright, b. London to Irish parents. During summer visits he became acquainted with W Ireland, and without any…

Lewinsky scandal

(Encyclopedia) Lewinsky scandalLewinsky scandalləwĭnˈskē [key], sensation that enveloped the presidency of Bill Clinton in 1998–99, leading to his impeachment by the U.S. House of Representatives and…

Basketball Facts

James Naismith, a teacher at a YMCA in Springfield, Massachusetts, is credited with inventing basketball in 1891. The first “hoops” were actually…

Selected World Rulers by Country or Region

See also Current World Leaders, Kingdoms and Monarchs of the World Find a list of past and current leaders of every country in the world. Ancient and Historical Empires: RulersAfrica:…

The Year in Movies

There's Something About Carrey While erstwhile feminist films sent off mixed messages, there was no confusing the macho intent of such filmmakers as David Mamet, whose House of Games rehash The…

Origin of Athlete Nicknames

Do you have a nickname? How did you get it? Many athletes' nicknames have nothing to do with their sports. Nicolai “Old One Leg” Andrianov…

DK Science: Lakes

FIND OUT MORELakes form where water fills hollows in the landscape. Some of these hollows are formed by glaciers gouging into the ground, and some are created when river valleys are blocked…

Longest Celebrity Marriages

Catherine McNiff 1. Kirk Douglas and Anne Buydens  2. Bob and Ginny Newhart  3. Bill and Camille Cosby  4. Don and Barbara Rickles  5.…