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Tux, the Linux Penguin

The Question: How did a penguin come to be the mascot for the Linux operating system? The Answer: The short answer is that Linus Torvalds, founder of Linux, likes penguins, and he said so when…

2014 Academy Awards

The 2014 Academy Awards were presented on Feb. 22, 2015, at the Kodak Theatre. All of the nominees are listed below; the Oscar winners are in bold. Best Picture American…

2009 Pulitzer Prize Winners

Awards ranging from journalism to fiction to music Related Links Joseph Pulitzer Biography Book, Magazine,…

2013 Notable Books for Children

These books were chosen by a committee of librarians, educators, and other professionals for the Association for Library Service to Children. Younger…

Faye Dunaway

(Dorothy Faye)actressBorn: 1/14/1941Birthplace: Bascom, Florida Academy Award-winning film and stage actress whose role in Bonnie and Clyde (1967) brought her critical acclaim and wide recognition…

Jack Lord

(John Joseph Patrick Ryan)actorBorn: 12/30/1920Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York Lord is best known for his role as detective Steve McGarrett in the TV series Hawaii Five-O (1968–80). He also directed…

2013 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…

Liv Tyler

(Liv Rundgren)actress; modelBorn: 7/1/1977Birthplace: Portland, Maine The daughter of model Bebe Buell and musician Steven Tyler, Liv began a modeling career in her teens and appeared in one of her…

Stanley Cup 1998 | Predictions

Information Please's Predictionsfor the Stanley Cup Fedorov and the rest of the Wings' forwards skate circles around the Caps' defense, then captain Steve Yzerman skates circles around the rink…

Other 2007 PGA Tour Winners

(Through Nov. 28, 2007) 2007 golf tour winners from the Mercedes Championship to the Children's Miracle Network Classic. Tournament—winner Winnings…