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S. S. Kresge

(Sebastian Spering Kresge) merchant, philanthropistBorn: 7/31/1867Birthplace: Bald Mount, Pa. With a newly minted business degree in hand, Kresge worked as a traveling tinware salesman (1890–97)…

Harry Potter Haiku

The Harry Potter Haiku Archive, Part II Wizardry poetry from our readers! On to the Haiku Archive, Parts I, III, IV, V, VI, VII, and other kinds of Harry poems! All About…

Economist

What is this job like? Economists do research. They prepare surveys to collect data, and then figure out what the data mean. They also forecast how the economy might change in the future.…

Country Profile Notes

Major sources: The World Factbook 2001; Center for International Research, U.S. Bureau of the Census; The Columbia Encyclopedia; The World Book Encyclopedia; Encyclopædia Britannica; U.S. State…

Best-Selling Children's Books, 2005

Source: Publishers Weekly.HardcoverHarry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, J. K. RowlingThe Penultimate Peril (A Series of Unfortunate Events #12), Lemony Snicket, illustrated by Brett…

2006 Olympics: Biathlon

A demanding combination of exertion and precision by Gerry Brown and Christine Frantz Related Links 2006 Winter Olympics2006 Biathlon Medal StandingsBiathlon Through the…

Top 10 Selling Digital Songs, 2013

The following table lists the rank, title, and artist for each of the top ten selling digital songs in the United States during 2013. This list combines all available versions of the song…

Court, Antoine

(Encyclopedia) Court, AntoineCourt, AntoineäNtwänˈ k&oomacr;r [key], 1696–1760, French Protestant preacher, called the Restorer of Protestantism in France. He was successful in reorganizing the…

Express Mail

Express Mail is the fastest service, with guaranteed next day delivery to most destinations. Express Mail is delivered 365 days a year-with no extra charge for Saturday. A $12.50 surcharge is levied…