actressDied: January 18, 2008 (Woodland Hills, California) Best Known as: actress in theater, film, and television Lois Nettleton, an actress in theater, film,…
The Question: Why is it whenever we watch horse racing, whether thoroughbreds or harness racing or even car racing, why is it that all racing goes counterclockwise…
businessman, art collector, philanthropistBorn: 1912Birthplace: Minneapolis, Minn. Weisman embodies the stereotypical American Dream. Raised in a household headed by his Russian immigrant parents,…
Don’t fear if you’re too young to get a job at a restaurant or store. There are plenty of ways to earn money to buy that hot new CD, videogame or pair of jeans. Try selling these products and…
actressBorn: 4/2/1945Birthplace: Morristown, New Jersey Despite her small stature (she is 4' 9"), Hunt opted to risk typecasting and pursue a career in the spotlight. Playing a male dwarf opposite…
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What to Read While You're Waiting for the Next Harry Potter:
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by Holly Hartman
Harry Potter wasn't the first child to…
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Spikes in oil, gas, and food prices raise awareness of the need to conserve resources by Beth Rowen Earth Day was first celebrated in 1970, a result of the efforts of Sen. Gaylord…
