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Limp Bizkit

rock band The band that energetically fuses metal, punk, and hip-hop owes much of its popularity to its willingness to offend. Named in homage to the condition of a pot smoking friend's brain, the…

Irene Reid Biography

actress and singerDied: January 12, 2008 (Bronx, New York) Best Known as: former jazz singer in Count Basie's band A singer, actress, and bandleader who toured…

Teachers' Annual Salaries

The Question: I'd like to know the average salaries for teachers in the United States over the past 10 years. Can you tell me? The Answer: The average teacher…

Facelift for the $50

In April 2004, the U.S. Treasury unveiled its latest redesigned bill: the $50. The new bill features splashes of red and blue, in addition to the black and green ink found on other bills. The…

S. S. Kresge

(Sebastian Spering Kresge) merchant, philanthropistBorn: 7/31/1867Birthplace: Bald Mount, Pa. With a newly minted business degree in hand, Kresge worked as a traveling tinware salesman (1890–97)…

James W. BROWN, Congress, PA (1844-1909)

BROWN, James W., (son-in-law of Thomas Marshall Howe), a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Pittsburgh, Pa., July 14, 1844; attended the common schools of Allegheny County and also…

Adam Lambert Biography

singerBorn: January 29, 1982Birthplace: Indianapolis, Indiana Adam Lambert was born in Indianapolis, but grew up in San Diego where he appeared in many theatrical…