pop group This phenomenally successful girl group was formed in England in the mid-1990s when a group of housemates answered a newspaper ad. Victoria Adams, Melanie Brown, Emma Bunton, Melanie…
(Encyclopedia) spice, aromatic vegetable product used as a flavoring or condiment. The term was formerly applied also to pungent or aromatic foods (e.g., gingerbread and currants), to ingredients of…
The Question: What is the difference between an herb and a spice? The Answer: The terms "spice" and "herb" have both been used to describe parts of plants (…
musical group Amy Ray and Emily Saliers began singing together during high school and have remained partners ever since, adopting the moniker Indigo Girls in 1985. That partnership has proven…
(Encyclopedia) Beckham, David (David Robert Joseph Beckham), 1975–, English soccer player known especially for the power and accuracy of his free kicks. After beginning to play on the Manchester…
In 2012, the Girls Scouts of the USA celebrated their 100th anniversary. by Jennie Wood Two Girl Scouts with Juliette Gordon Low (center) Related Links Girl Scouts Official…
The Question:
Where is Vermeer's painting "The Girl with the Pearl Earring"?
The Answer:
"The Girl with the Pearl Earring" is a painting by the Dutch artist Jan Vermeer. It can be found in The…
Party Time
Late Saturday morning, Dad and I were doing the dishes from our yummy blueberry pancake breakfast when the phone rang.
âHello? Yes, she is. Hold on just a second. ⦠It's…
