Many Americans eat too much and don’t exercise enough. If you have a hard time believing that, look around. About 16% of kids ages 12 to 19 are obese and 30% are overweight. As for adults, 31% are…
Bones are made of a network of calcium laid down by cells. As kids grow, special cells at the end of bones add new calcium to the network of bone. Children have layers of these cells in the shape…
The Question:
Did Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid really exist?
The Answer:
Yes, though the feature film based on them is hardly a documentary. See our biographies of Butch Cassidy (AKA…
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The Question:
We need to find out the meaning of the name Justin. We can't seem to find anything. Can you help?
The Answer:
The name "Justin" means one who is virtuous, just, and upright. It's…
by Beth Rowen Related Links Broadcasting TimelineEntertainment BiographiesEmmy Awards Do you ever keep track of how much time you spend watching television? Try it-you…
(Henry Hall)actorBorn: 8/15/1919Birthplace: New York prolific actor who appeared in 120 films and a number of stage productions. From the 1930s to the 1950s he starred in 87 movies about the…
By Rachael Stark
Why does the American school year start in September and end in June? It's something of a mystery. Did children once "bring in the harvest" on the family farm all summer in…
