(Encyclopedia) Hayes, Helen, 1900–1993, American actress, b. Washington, D.C., as Helen Hayes Brown. She made her New York stage debut at the age of nine. Performances in Caesar and Cleopatra (1925…
The Question: What do different color roses mean? The Answer: According to the All-American Rose Selection web site, these are some of the colors and their…
spiritual leaderDied: February 5, 2008 (Vlodrop, the Netherlands) Best Known as: spiritual leader who introduced transcendental meditation to the West…
musician, singer, song writerBorn: 8/20/1948Birthplace: West Bromwich, Staffordshire, England Robert Plant's voice helped establish Led Zeppelin as one of rock's legendary bands. Plant started…
film directorBorn: 1/12/1949Birthplace: Hong Kong Wang was raised on American movies. In fact, he was named after John Wayne. He studied film at California's College of Arts and Crafts, and then…
The Question:
Who said "Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus"?
The Answer:
In 1897, Francis P. Church, an editor at The New York Sun, answered eight-year-old Virginia O'Hanlon's questions…
The Question: Where was "America the Beautiful" written? My understanding is that it was written in Andover, Mass. A Phillips Academy dormitory is named "…
World's biggest festival has varied roots
by David Johnson More on the traditions of Christmas trees, Santa Claus, and candy canes. Related Links Advent…
This Week's Kids Poll: Which candy is your favorite to get on Halloween?? Which candy treat is your favorite to get on Halloween? Baby Ruth Almond Joy Milky Way…
