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Eric Heiden

Born: June 14, 1958Speed skater 3-time overall world champion (1977-79); won all 5 men's gold medals at 1980 Olympics, setting records in each; Sullivan Award winner (1980). See also: 1980: Heiden'…

Women with HIV

The Question: How many women are living with HIV around the world? The Answer: According to the World Health Organization, 15.9 million women were living with…

1988 Olympic Long-Jump Champ

The Question: Who won the 1988 Olympic gold medal in the women's long jump competition? The Answer: Jackie Joyner-Kersee won the long jump in…

Births by Sex Ratio

The Question: What is the ratio of males to females at birth in the U.S.? The Answer: According to the CIA World Factbook, as of 2011, there…

Butch Cassidy: Fact or Fiction?

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…

Estimated Deaths from Earthquakes, 2016

The following table lists the date, location, and magnitude of major earthquakes around the world during 2016. table.tableizer-table {border: 1px solid #CCC…