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Sweet potatoes vs. yams

The Question: What is the difference between sweet potatoes and yams? The Answer: Depending on what you have in mind, either a sweet potato and a yam…

Labor Day Statistics

Census Bureau facts for Labor Day Related Links Persons in the Labor Force Mothers in the Labor Force Women in the Labor Force Civilian Labor Force Unemployment Rate in the Civilian…

Winter Olympics 2014: Sochi Preview

What to expect at the 2014 Winter Olympic Games Sochi Seaport Related Links 2014 Winter OlympicsMemorable Olympic MomentsBirth of the Modern OlympicsEncyclopedia: Ancient…

William Jefferson Clinton

Born: 8/19/1946Birthplace: Hope, Ark. William Jefferson Clinton was born William Jefferson Blythe III in Hope, Ark., on Aug. 19, 1946. He was named for his father, who was killed in an automobile…

Movies and Film: Before the War

Before the WarMovies and FilmFrench Film HistoryIt's Art, Stupid!A Century of Cinematic SplendorBefore the WarSurfing the "New Wave"The Eighties and NinetiesTen Fabulous French Films Like…

Lichtenstein, Roy

(Encyclopedia) Lichtenstein, RoyLichtenstein, Roylĭkˈtənstīnˌ [key], 1923–97, American painter, b. New York City. A master of pop art, Lichtenstein derived his subject matter from popular sources…

Lorenzo Monaco

(Encyclopedia) Lorenzo MonacoLorenzo Monacolōrĕnˈtsō [key]Lorenzo Monacomōˈnäkō [key], c.1370–1425?, Italian painter, one of the leading artists in Florence at the beginning of the 15th cent. His…

Lea, Henry Charles

(Encyclopedia) Lea, Henry CharlesLea, Henry Charleslē [key], 1825–1909, U.S. historian, b. Philadelphia. He was associated with the family publishing business for many years, but his real interest…