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The End of the World as We Know It?

Some believe the world will end in 2012. Find out why. by Jennie Wood Pic de Burgarach, France, a site visited by people who believe a great change will take place on 12/21/…

Movies and Film: The Past 20 Years

The Past 20 YearsMovies and FilmItalian Film HistoryTurnin' to TurinRinging the White TelephoneA Few Good FilmsThe Past 20 Years During the 1980s, American movies virtually dominated the Italian…

Ty Murray

Born: Oct. 11, 1969Rodeo cowboy 7-time All-Around world champion (1989-94,98); Rookie of Year in 1988; youngest (age 20) to win All-Around title; set single season earnings mark with $297,896 in…

Reaction to Sept. 2001 Tragedy

Reaction to Terrorist Attack of Sept. 11, 2001   U.S. Leaders and Officials George W. Bush President of the United States "Terrorist attacks can shake the foundations of our…

Weather: Fooling the Clouds

Fooling the CloudsWeatherBring on the RainDroplet to Drop … How Rain HappensTypes of PrecipitationFooling the CloudsSo Why Does It Rain? Now that we have a handle on the processes nature uses in…

Endless Summer Blockbusters

Get ready for the onslaught of endless summer movies with this quick guide to what's coming out and when. Look for the box of popcorn icon next to movies that are kid friendly. By Jennie Wood…

Fish, Hamilton, 1808–93, American statesman

(Encyclopedia) Fish, Hamilton, 1808–93, American statesman, b. New York City, grad. Columbia, 1827; son of Nicholas Fish (1758–1833). He studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1830. Named for his…