singer, songwriter, poetBorn: 12/8/1943Birthplace: Melbourne, Florida The lead singer and songwriter for the rock group The Doors, whose hit songs include “Light My Fire”, “People Are Strange”, “…
actorBorn: 12/31/1959Birthplace: Los Angeles, Film actor known for his brilliant performances, intense preparation, and utter submersion into the roles he plays. His career began on Broadway, and…
(Encyclopedia) marble, metamorphic rock composed wholly or in large part of calcite or dolomite crystals, the crystalline texture being the result of metamorphism of limestone by heat and pressure.…
(Encyclopedia) brick, ceramic structural material that, in modern times, is made by pressing clay into blocks and firing them to the requisite hardness in a kiln. Bricks in their most primitive form…
Vinson Court, 1946 to 1953The Supreme CourtEbbs and Flows of Court LeadershipTaney Court, 1837 to 1864Chase Court, 1864 to 1873Waite Court, 1874 to 1888Fuller Court, 1888 to 1910White Court,…
Movie Released by Chris Frantz Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire opened nation wide on November 18, 2005 Related Links Movie Quiz: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Book Quiz: Harry…
In 2011, more than 3.9 million vinyl albums were sold in the United States. Sales in 2011 for vinyl albums were up 36% compared to 2010. The following table lists the rank, title, artist…
For the fifth year in a row, more vinyl albums were purchased than any previous year in the history of Nielsen SoundScan. In 2012, vinyl albums reached 4.6 million in sales, an increase…
First Place: $100,000 scholarship, Jamie Rubin, 16, Canterbury School, Fort Myers, Fla., for his project identifying small molecules that can be used in treatment for Candida albicans yeast…
HUNT, John Thomas, a Representative from Missouri; born in St. Louis, Mo., February 2, 1860; attended the common schools; in his youth was a professional ball player and umpire; became a…
