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Slaves in the Family

Tarnished Heritage Elias "Red Cap" Ball founded a plantation dynasty that endured for more than two centuries. As a work of genealogy, Slaves is impressive. In his research, Ball…

Countries on the Equator

The Question: How many countries does the equator pass through? The Answer: The equator passes through 13 countries: Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil…

Georgia Information

The Question: I'm a student in middle school, and I'd appreciate it a lot if you guys could send me some information on the state of Georgia.…

Royal Family Quizzes & Crosswords

Royal Family Quizzes and Crosswords Take a quiz or try the crossword to find out how well you know the royal family. Quiz: Modern Royals Quiz: Royals Through the Ages Main British Royalty page…

What's a carat?

The Question: In diamond measurement, what is a carat? The Answer: One carat is equal to 200 milligrams. It's a useful measurement for dealing…

Inflation and Cost of Living

The Question: I am looking for information on the inflation rate and cost of living increase in the U.S. for the past 20 years. The Answer: There is a wealth of economy-related statistics at…

Horseshoe Luck

The Question: How do I hang a horseshoe for good luck? Is the opening at the top or bottom of the "U"? The Answer: Some people think the points of a horseshoe…

Metric Holdouts

The Question: Which countries in the world don't use the metric system? The Answer: The only remaining nonmetric countries in the world are the…