actorBorn: 11/30/1927Birthplace: Los Angeles A lead and character player, he began his acting career on the radio serial Our Miss Brooks (1948–56) and later starred in the TV series The Real McCoys…
The Question: What were the first names of the two Smith brothers of Smith Brothers' Cough Drops fame? The Answer: The first names of the bearded brothers…
Introducing SUSYTheories of the UniverseSupersymmetry, Superpartners, and SupermanAttempts at UnificationQuantum Mechanics vs. General RelativitySymmetry BreakingIntroducing SUSY I grew up reading…
actorBorn: 12/31/1959Birthplace: Los Angeles, Film actor known for his brilliant performances, intense preparation, and utter submersion into the roles he plays. His career began on Broadway, and…
(Mary Kathleen Turner)actressBorn: 6/19/1954Birthplace: Springfield, Missouri Body Heat (1981), Turner's screen debut, was the first of a string of successful films in which she would perform in…
Korean American actorBorn: August 4, 1968Birthplace: Pusan, South Korea Born in Korea, Daniel Dae Kim moved to the United States with his family when he was only two. He…
managerDied: Nov. 6, 2007 (Provo, Utah) Best Known as: patriarch of Osmond Brothers singing group Patriarch of the Osmond Brothers singing group and the…
Born: June 26, 1911All-around athlete who was chosen AP Female Athlete of Year 6 times from 1932-54 won 2 gold medals (javelin and 80-meter hurdles) and a silver (high jump) at 1932 Olympics;…
The Question:
Where did the dollar sign originate?
The Answer:
Based on the study of old manuscripts, it appears to have originated with an abbreviation for "pesos." In revolutionary times-…
