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Top Ten Most Influential Feminist Books

The following are infoplease.com's picks for the books that have been the most influential on feminism and the women's movement. by Jennie Wood The Second Sex original French edition…

Mae Questel

voice of cartoon charactersBorn: 9/13/1908Birthplace: New York City Questel began performing in vaudeville in her late teens. Her “boop-oop-a-doop ”routine won her the job of providing Betty Boop's…

Wilma Slaghoople?

The Question: What was Wilma Flintstone's maiden name? The Answer: In early episodes, old friends of Wilma remember her as "Wilma Pebble." On…

NFL Football Preview 1999: AFC Central

AFC Central Jacksonville Jaguars - The Jags have the talent and the coaching to go all the way. Quarterback Mark Brunell is exciting, provided he stays healthy, and the offense has…

Iraq War Timeline, 2007

by Beth Rowen 1920s–1999 • 2002 • 2003 • 2004 • 2005 • 2006 • 2007• 2008 • 2009 Next: 2008 Jan. 4, 2007 Lt. Gen.…

Renee Zellweger

actressBorn: 4/25/1969Birthplace: Katy, Texas Zellweger graduated from the University of Texas, Austin, where she earned a B.A. in English. She gained critical notice in 1996 with roles in Jerry…

Chris Rock

comedian, actorBorn: 2/7/1966Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York Rock began his career by working the comedy clubs in New York City. Discovered by Eddie Murphy, he joined the cast of Saturday Night Live…

Gena Rowlands

(Virginia Rowlands)actressBorn: 6/19/1934Birthplace: Cambria, Wisconsin Rowlands has sustained a long career in television, film, and theater. She appeared in the TV shows The Alfred Hitchcock Hour…

Morgan Freeman

actorBorn: 6/1/1937Birthplace: Memphis, Tennessee A movie industry veteran who has evolved from sturdy character actor to engaging leading man, he received Academy Award nominations for his roles…