(Encyclopedia) Outer Banks or the Banks, chain of sand barrier islands and peninsulas, c.175 mi (280 km), along the Atlantic coast of SE Va. and E N.C. Separated by inlets and enclosing several…
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(Encyclopedia) Royal Ballet, the principal British ballet company, based at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London. It is noted for lavish dramatic productions, a superbly disciplined corps de…
Schools and other organizations revise their policies to protect and include transgender individuals. Sign at Washington DC Pride Parade 2012 Photo Credit: Tim Evanson…
PARKER, Isaac Charles, a Representative from Missouri; born near Barnesville, Belmont County, Ohio, October 15, 1838; completed preparatory studies; attended Barnesville Academy; studied law…
(Encyclopedia) ironwork, ornamental. The shaping of wrought iron, used almost exclusively until the 16th cent., is primarily an art of the blacksmith, who must work with the metal while it is at the…
These books were chosen by a committee of librarians, educators, and other professionals for the Association for Library Service to Children. Younger Readers…
MALLARY, Rollin Carolas, a Representative from Vermont; born in Cheshire, New Haven County, Conn., May 27, 1784; was graduated from Middlebury (Vt.) College in 1805; moved to Poultney, Rutland…
The Question:
Why do people yell "Freebird!" at concerts?
The Answer:
"Freebird" was recorded by Lynyrd Skynyrd in 1973 for their debut album. (It's also spelled "Free Bird.") It's second only…
