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1995 Grammy Awards

Record of the Year“Kiss From a Rose,” SealAlanis MorissetteArchive PhotosAlbum of the YearJagged Little Pill, Alanis Morissette (Maverick/Reprise)Song of the Year“Kiss From a Rose,” Seal,…

Oldest School in America

The Question: The first public school was established in 1635. In which city was this school? The Answer: Boston Latin School in Boston, Mass. is the oldest public school in America. It was…

DK Science: Insects

CLASS: INSECTAFIND OUT MOREAn insect’s body divides into three sections. The head holds the eyes, antennae, and mouthparts. The thorax bears three pairs of jointed legs and two pairs of…

Unusual Animals

  Top Ten Unusual Animals A few of the unsung wonders of the animal world by Holly Hartman     Some have been around for hundreds or even…

First Pets Slideshow

by Mark Hughes Barack Obama, Malia and Sasha Obama's dad, informed his daughters—and millions of other people who were watching his victory speech the night he was elected president of the…

First Pets Slideshow

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Katharine Hepburn

actressBorn: 5/12/1907Birthplace: Hartford, Connecticut Academy Award-winning film, stage and television actress whose career spans nearly 70 years. Spencer Tracy was Hepburn's leading man and…

Fourth of July by the Numbers

Census facts for July 4, 2016 Source: U.S. Census Bureau Related Links National Hot Dog Month BBQ Primer Immigration Immigrants to U.S. by Country of Origin Ethnic Concentrations in…

Dollar Sign

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-…