The worst tragedy in modern Olympic history
by Mike Morrison The Munich Olympics in 1972 were marred by terrorism. (Source: AP) Related Links Olympics Overview 2012…
New Hampshire State Facts
Entered Union: June 21, 1788 (9th State)
Present constitution adopted: 1784
Fun Facts
State abbreviation/Postal code: N.H./NH
Nickname: Granite State
Origin of name:…
(Encyclopedia) Anderson, Laurie, 1947–, American performance artist, b. Chicago. Originally a sculptor, she was influenced by Philip Glass and other avant-garde composers in the early 1970s and soon…
Media Myths by Beth Rowen War of the Worlds Known for his flair for the dramatic, Orson Welles, with members of his Mercury Theatre Company, incited mass hysteria and earned…
(Encyclopedia) Opie, Iona, 1923–2017, b. Iona Margaret Balfour Archibald, and Peter Mason Opie, 1918–1982, British folklorists of the rhymes, games, and songs of children's culture and literature.…
law enforcement officialBorn: 8/30/1926Died: 4/16/2010Best Known as: police chief during the Rodney King beating and Los Angeles riots After stints in the U.S. Navy and…
What is this job like? Teachers teach children to read, write, do math, and much more. They use games, videos, computers, and other tools to teach children different subjects. Teachers show…
