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Loon Capital of the World

The Question: What city is known as the Loon Capital of the World? Hint: Wisconsin. The Answer: We love it when people try to stump us. We know all…

World Cup Challenge

The Information Please World Cup Challenge Correctly predict the outcome of the World Cup final game and enter to win a 1998 ESPN® Information Please Sports Almanac. Check out our Spotlight on…

World Steel Production

The Question: Does Russia produce the most steel of any country in the world? The Answer: No. According to the International Iron and Steel…

The Longest Coastline in the World

The Question: How long is Australia's coastline? Is it the longest in the world? The Answer: Australia's coastline is 25,760 kilometers, or a…

Lost Islands of the World

Bouvet Island The most remote spot on earth Where Is It? Bored with tropical retreats and looking for something a little more invigorating and brisk? Try the sub-Antarctic. Bouvet Island…

Lost Islands of the World

Bouvet Island The most remote spot on earth Where Is It? Bored with tropical retreats and looking for something a little more invigorating and brisk? Try the sub-Antarctic. Bouvet Island…

World Cup: The Netherlands

The Netherlands (Group E) FIFA World Ranking: 25 Players to Watch: Dennis Bergkamp (F), Patrick Kluivert (F), Jaap Stam (D) Prospects: The Dutch have a great team and desperately want to shed the…

World Cup Predictions

Information Please's Picks for the World Cup Second RoundGroup A: Brazil, NorwayGroup B: Italy, AustriaGroup C: France, DenmarkGroup D: Spain, NigeriaGroup E: Netherlands, MexicoGroup F: Germany,…

Easter Symbols and Traditions

A brief history of the spring holiday's celebrations by David Johnson and Shmuel Ross Related Links Easter FeaturesEaster Around the WorldEncyclopedia: EasterEncyclopedia: Jesus Christ…

World Cup: Argentina

Argentina (Group H) FIFA World Ranking: 6 Players to Watch: Gabriel Batistuta (F), Juan Sebastien Veron (M), Ariel Ortega (M) Prospects: Often overshadowed by South American neighbor Brazil,…