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Texas

Texas State Facts Entered Union: Dec. 29, 1845 (28th State) Organized as republic: 1836 Present constitution adopted: 1876 Fun Facts State abbreviation/Postal code: Tex./TX Nickname: The…

Virginia

Virginia State Facts Entered Union: June 25, 1788 (10th State) Present constitution adopted: 1970 Fun Facts State abbreviation/Postal code: Va. / VA Nicknames: The Old Dominion; Mother of…

Atlantic Hurricane Names

Because hurricanes often occur at the same time, officials assign short, distinctive names to the storms to avoid confusion among weather stations, coastal bases, and ships at sea. Since 1953…

State Holidays

Oddball Holidays Five state holidays you may not know by Elissa Haney   Do you have Casimir Pulaski Day off? Kids in Illinois do. Many states observe…

1967 Grammy Awards

Record of the Year“Up, Up and Away,” 5th DimensionAlbum of the YearSgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, The Beatles (Capitol)Song of the Year“Up, Up and Away,” Jimmy L. Webb, songwriterBest New…

Ten Movies to Watch with Mom

Here are some movies to watch with mom on Mother's Day. by Jennie Wood Sandra Bullock won an Oscar for her role in The Blind Side Related Links Showbiz Moms…

Vice President Al Gore

Vice President Al GoreDistinguishing himself as a Democratic leader by Beth Rowen Gore's agenda includes gun-control regulation, environmental protection, and Internet access in schools. By…