—By Arden Dore Need a few extra-credit points in English class? Impress your teacher with your knowledge of book trivia. The first public library in America was opened in Charleston, South…
Appleseed, Johnny (John Chapman, 1774–1847): Massachusetts-born nurseryman; reputed to have spread seeds and seedlings out of which grew the apple orchards of the Midwest. Billy the Kid (…
Everything old is new again. In the world of fashion, most “new” looks have been around before. Here are some examples.Unisex clothing Women and men have worn the same clothing for centuries.…
(Encyclopedia) mimic thrush, common name for members of the Mimidae, a family of exclusively American birds, allied to the wrens and thrushes, that includes the mockingbird, the catbird, and the…
(Encyclopedia) Philadelphia Orchestra, founded 1900 by Fritz Scheel, who was its conductor until his death in 1907. Scheel was followed by Karl Pohlig (1907–12). Under the leadership (1912–38) of…
First Olympic Appearance: 1996 by John Gettings and Mark Zurlo Did You Know? United States second baseman Dot Richardson, who hit the game-winning home run in the gold medal final against…
Top Sports Moments From one of the worst black eyes in boxing history to Robin Ventura's stunning "Grand Slam Single." by John Gettings, Mike Morrison, & Gerry Brown Van de Velde…
