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Passenger Planes: Concorde

by David Noland Concorde Specs Length: 202 ft Wingspan: 84 ft Empty weight: 173,500 lbs Max fuel weight: 210,000 lbs Max takeoff weight:…

Neil Joseph LINEHAN, Congress, IL (1895-1967)

LINEHAN, Neil Joseph, a Representative from Illinois; born in Chicago, Ill., September 23, 1895; attended the public schools; was graduated from John L. Marsh School in 1913; engaged in…

Jonathan BLANCHARD, Congress, NH (1738-1788)

BLANCHARD, Jonathan, a Delegate from New Hampshire; born in Dunstable, N.H., September 18, 1738; attended the public schools; chosen a member of the council of twelve in 1775; delegate to the…

Pearl Jam

alternative rock band One of several Seattle-based grunge bands, Pearl Jam found a following during the 1990s. The group's first album, Ten (1991), established the band with songs such as “ Alive”…

1971 Grammy Awards

Carole KingArchive PhotosRecord of the Year“It's Too Late,” Carole KingAlbum of the YearTapestry, Carole King (Ode)Song of the Year“You've Got a Friend,” Carole King, songwriterBest New Artist of…

2015 Academy Awards

The 2015 Academy Awards will be presented on Feb. 28, 2016, at the Kodak Theatre. All of the nominees are listed below. Best Picture The Big Short…

Dame Agatha Christie

mystery writerBorn: 9/15/1890Birthplace: England British mystery writer and playwright with more than 80 novels to her credit. Most of her books featured either Hercule Poirot, a Belgian detective…

Sam Shepard

playwright, actor(Samuel Shepard Rogers)Born: 11/5/1943Birthplace: Fort Sheridan, Illinois Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright and actor known for his dramas that combine myth and reality, past and…

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The Value of 1943 Pennies

The Question: I have heard that 1943 steel pennies are worth a lot of money. I just happen to have one. Any idea how much it's worth? The Answer: It's true that…