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John Daly

Born: Apr. 28, 1966Golfer this big hitter was the surprise winner of 1991 PGA Championship as unknown 25-year old; battled through personal troubles in 1994 to return in ‘95 and win 2nd major at…

wildlife refuge

(Encyclopedia) wildlife refuge, haven or sanctuary for animals; an area of land or of land and water set aside and maintained, usually by government or private organization, for the preservation and…

Major Earthquakes

The Question: How big does an earthquake have to be to be considered "major" and how many major earthquakes happen each year? The Answer: For an earthquake to be…

Raymond Chandler

authorBorn: 7/23/1888Birthplace: Chicago Author of detective novels that depict the seedy, dark side of Los Angeles. His novels, which include The Big Sleep (1939) and Farewell, My Lovely (1940),…

Walter Johnson

Born: Nov. 6, 1887Baseball RHP won 20 games or more 10 straight years; led AL in ERA 5 times, wins 6 times and strikeouts 12 times; twice MVP (1913, 24) with Washington; all-time leader in shutouts…

Eric Lindros

Born: Feb. 28, 1973Hockey C No. 1 pick in 1991 NHL draft by the Nordiques; sat out 1991-92 season rather than play in Quebec; traded to Philadelphia in 1992 for 6 players, 2 No. 1 picks and $15…

A Hunting Lesson

Distributor:National Film Board of Canada Young Antoine’s eccentric new neighbor is rumored to be a big game hunter. As their friendship grows, Antoine convinces the man to teach him to hunt. Based…

Roberto the Insect Architect

Distributor: Weston Woods What’s a bug to do? The big city calls to the budding architect, Roberto the termite. His blueprint for…

Were dinosaurs warm-blooded?

Scientists have conflicting opinions on this subject. Some paleontologists think that all dinosaurs were “warm-blooded” in the same sense that modern birds and mammals are: that is, they had…

Janis Joplin

rock singerBorn: 1/19/1943Birthplace: Port Arthur, Texas Rock singer who is remembered for her passionate, wailing voice. She sang solo and with the blues-rock group Big Brother and the Holding…