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Spark, Dame Muriel

(Encyclopedia) Spark, Dame Muriel, 1918–2006, Scottish novelist, b. Muriel Sarah Camberg. She lived in Edinburgh, Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), London, New York, and Rome, and spent her last years in…

What's a Klick?

The Question: What is the measurement used by the military called a "click"? Is it a mile? A tenth of a mile? The Answer: "Click" is actually…

Roman Numerals

The Question: What are the Roman numerals for 50, 100, and 1,000? The Answer: There are very specific rules for writing out Roman numerals. You…

Lotteries in the U.S.

The Question: How many (and which) states have state lotteries? The Answer: 31 states have lotteries. In addition, there are several multi-state games. You can…

New Moon: Movie Review

Director Chris Weitz turns up the heat in the second Twilight film by Catherine McNiff Related Links New Moon TriviaNew Moon QuizTwilight PollTwilight HangmanTwilight PageHere comes the…

Fact Monster Query Help

You forgot to fill in the search box! To search Fact Monster, please enter one or more words to search for in the search box above, then click on the button. For more information and tips on…

NASDAQ Spelled Out

The Question: What does NASDAQ stand for? The Answer: According to the infoplease.com dictionary, "NASDAQ" stands for National Association of Securities Dealers…

Most LGBTQIA-Friendly Countries (2023 Update)

Top of Page Source: Getty ImagesThe struggle for LGBTQIA+ rights is ongoing and there are still many countries where discrimination against the community is prevalent. It is important for individuals…

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1

A Movie Review by Dana Quigley Deathly Hallows Quizzes Deathly Hallows: I Quiz Deathly Hallows: II Quiz Deathly Hallows: III Quiz Deathly Hallows: IV Quiz More on Harry Potter…

Writing Well: On the Right Track

On the Right TrackWriting WellCast a Critical EyeAn Embarrassment of RichesOn the Right Track There's a lot to be said for the motto “Shop 'Til You Drop,” especially when it comes to shoes, sweaters…