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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…

Dracula: Fact or Folklore?

Dracula: Fact or Folklore? Have Dracula stories been exaggerated by political enemies and in peasant folklore? by David Johnson While his political enemies, and peasant folklore, have no…

Dracula: A Medical Explanation?

Dracula: A Medical Explanation? Some traits attributed to vampires— sensitivity to light, fangs, pale skin - may actually describe certain illnesses by David Johnson Some doctors believe…

United Nations Security Council

  The Security Council was constructed as an organ with primary responsibility for preserving peace. Unlike the General Assembly, it was given power to enforce measures and was organized as a…

Folk, Gospel, and World Musicians

Joan Baez See also People in the NewsRecent Obituaries Related Links Biographies by CategoryBadu, Erykah, musician Baez, Joan, folk singer and political activist Barenaked…