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Mapplethorpe, Robert

(Encyclopedia) Mapplethorpe, RobertMapplethorpe, Robertmāˈpəlthôrpˌ [key], 1946–89, American photographer, b. New York City. He is known for his elegantly expressive black-and-white studies of male…

Time Tangled Island: Leonardo da Vinci

Factropica Fast Facts and quizzes by Beth Rowen Related Links Leonardo da Vinci Biography A Few Great Artists…

Members of Congress: Alaska, Congress,

Biographies of U.S. representatives and senators from Alaska Member Name Birth-Death BARTLETT, Edward Lewis (Bob) 1904-1968 BEGICH, Mark 1962- …

Ray Evans Biography

songwriterDied: Feb. 15, 2007 (Los Angeles) Best Known as: songwriter Evans, who won three Oscars, collaborated with Jay Livingston to write a number of hits…

WIMBLEDON CHAMPIONS, 2008

(Wimbledon, England, June 23-July 6, 2008) Men's singles—Rafael Nadal defeats Roger Federer 6-4, 6-4 (5-7), 6-7 (8-10), 6-7, 9-7 Women's singles—…

Clint Black

singer, songwriterBorn: 2/4/1962Birthplace: Long Branch, New Jersey Raised in a suburb of Houston, Texas, he helped spark the surge in popularity of country music in the early 1990's. He released…

Timeline: Gays in Pop Culture

Here are some key breakthroughs for gays in television, film, media, and theater. by Jennie Wood Giant footage Rock Hudson…

U.S. OPEN, 2008

(Flushing Meadow, N.Y., Aug. 25-Sept. 7, 2008) Men's singles—Roger Federer defeats Andy Murray 6-2, 7-5, 6-2 Women's singles—Serena Williams defeats…

Jay Livingston

pop composer and lyricistBorn: 3/28/1915Birthplace: McDonald, Pennsylvania pop composer and lyricist who, with Ray Evans, scored more than 80 films and won three Best Song Oscars for “Que Sera Sera…

The Most Expensive Painting

The Question: I'm looking for the most expensive painting in the world. Who was it painted by and when? The Answer: According to Guinness World Records, the most valuable painting is the Mona…