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Beverly

(Encyclopedia) Beverly, city (2020 pop. 42,670), Essex co., NE Mass., on Massachusetts Bay; inc. as a city 1894. Its chief manufactures are electronic…

Don King

Born: Aug. 20, 1931Boxing promoter first major Black promoter who has controlled heavyweight title off and on since 1978; first big promotion was Muhammad Ali's fight against George Foreman in 1974…

The "Steel Curtain"

The Question: Who belonged to the steel curtain? I only remember 3 out of 4 members. The Answer: Because the term "Steel Curtain" was used to describe the Pittsburgh Steelers defensive unit…

Penn, Sir William, British admiral

(Encyclopedia) Penn, Sir William, 1621–70, British admiral. In the English civil war he served in Parliament's naval forces, and he joined the pursuit (1651–52) of Prince Rupert in the Mediterranean…

Chris Columbus

screenwriter, directorBorn: 9/10/1958Birthplace: Spangler, Pennsylvania Having written a number of highly successful screenplays appealing to children and adults alike, including Gremlins (1984),…

Visconti

(Encyclopedia) ViscontiViscontivēskônˈtē [key], Italian family that ruled Milan from the 13th cent. until 1447. In the 12th cent. members of the family received the title of viscount, from which the…

Harry Potter Movie Stars

Bringing the Potter books to the big screen by Shmuel Ross Daniel Radcliffe Related Links Order of the Phoenix Movie Review Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Quiz: Order of the…

2011 Newbery Medal and Honor Books

The Newbery Medal is awarded annually by the American Library Association for the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children…

2011 Newbery Medal and Honor Books

The Newbery Medal is awarded annually by the American Library Association for the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children…