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Janis Joplin

rock singerBorn: 1/19/1943Birthplace: Port Arthur, Texas Rock singer who is remembered for her passionate, wailing voice. She sang solo and with the blues-rock group Big Brother and the Holding…

Lindsay Crouse

actressBorn: 5/12/1948Birthplace: New York City The daughter of musical playwright Russell Crouse, she has appeared in a number of movies, including Slap Shot (1977), The Verdict (1982), Places in…

Bruce Beresford

director, screenwriter, producerBorn: 8/16/1940Birthplace: Sydney, Australia Acclaimed director noted for his rich character studies in films such as Tender Mercies (1982), Crimes of the Heart (…

Genevieve Bujold

actressBorn: 7/1/1942Birthplace: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Known for her poise and quiet intelligence, she achieved international recognition during the 1960s starring in such films as The King of…

Arthur Ashe

Born: July 10, 1943Tennis first black man to win U.S. Championship (1968) and Wimbledon (1975); 1st U.S. player to earn $100,000 in 1 year (1970); won Davis Cup as player (1968-70) and captain (…

Hoyt Wilhelm

Born: July 26, 1923Baseball RHP Knuckleballer who is 3rd all-time in games pitched (1,070) and 1st in games finished (651) and games won in relief (123); career ERA of 2.52 and 227 saves; 1st…

George "Spanky" McFarland

The Question: Concerning the old classic movies of Little Rascals or Our Gang Comedies... whatever happened to Spanky McFarland? I heard that he was killed making a movie - is…

Anatomy and
Physiology: It's a Long Way Down

It's a Long Way DownAnatomy and PhysiologyThe Digestive SystemStops Along the WayIt's a Long Way DownJack-of-All-TradesRunning Along the TractPancreatic Panacea?What We Do with Our Food The…

DK Science: Body Systems

INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM MUSCULAR SYSTEM SKELETAL SYSTEM CIRCULATORY SYSTEM NERVOUS SYSTEM LYMPHATIC SYSTEM RESPIRATORY SYSTEM ENDOCRINE SYSTEM DIGESTIVE SYSTEM URINARY SYSTEM…