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The Fastest Fish in the Sea

The Question: I read the list of the fastest animals on land at your site. But I was wondering what is the fastest animal in the sea might be? The Answer…

Million Dollar Bill?

The Question: Is there a million dollar bill? If so, whose picture is on it? The Answer: Sorry to disappoint you, but the largest bill ever…

Janice-Lee Romary Biography

foil fencerDied: May 31, 2007 (Klamath Falls, Oregon) Best Known as: Olympic foil fencer Former champion foil fencer known for her longevity in the sport. She…

First to cross the Panama Canal

The Question: What boat was the first to cross the Panama Canal? The Answer: The first boat to cross the Panama Canal once it was opened was the S.S. Ancon,…

Charles Goodyear

inventor of vulcanized rubberBorn: 12/29/1800Birthplace: New Haven, Conn. Early failures in business led him to carry on his experiments into finding a way to prevent rubber from melting when hot…

Chris Farley

actor, comedianBorn: 2/15/1964Birthplace: Madison, Wisconsin Manic comedian who worked hard and played hard amidst his rising success as a cast member of Saturday Night Live (from 1990–95) and in…

Lobster FAQ

Source: National Marine Fisheries Services' Northeast Fisheries Science CenterHow many kinds of lobsters are there in the United States? Two kinds of lobster-like crustaceans exist in U.S. waters…

DK Science: Genetically Modified Crops

MOVING GENESCARRIERS OF GENESIMPROVING SHELF LIFEFIND OUT MOREPlant crops provide us with food, clothing, and many other important products. Farmers select seeds from the best plants to grow…

DK Human Body: Liver

WHAT IS INSIDE THE LIVER? HOW DOES BLOOD GET TO THE LIVER? WHY IS THE LIVER A FACTORY? WHAT IS BILE? FIND OUT MOREA vital organ, the liver carries out hundreds of essential chemical processes,…

The Highest Paid Sports Players

The Question: Who are the highest paid players in professional basketball? What about baseball? The Answer: USA Today carries comprehensive information…