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Five Great Female Characters: Comic Books

There's a whole world of comic books beyond Superman and the Peanuts. In recent years, more women have been working in this literary form and, not coincidentally, there are more interesting female…

World Series Single Game and Single Series Records

(through 2005)Most hits game—5, Paul Molitor, Milwaukee A.L., first game vs. St. Louis N.L., 1982.Most 4-hit games, series—2, Robin Yount, Milwaukee A.L., first and fifth games vs. St. Louis N.L.,…

Summer Olympics Through the Years: 1984

Los AngelesTop 10 StandingsLeading Medal WinnersTrack & FieldBoxingGymnasticsSwimmingTeam SportsArcheryCanoeingCyclingEquestrianFencingJudoGymnasticsModern PentathlonRowingShootingSynchronized…

The Statue of Liberty

The Statue of Liberty (“Liberty Enlightening the World”) is a 225-ton, steel-reinforced copper female figure, 151 ft 1 in. (46.05 m) in height, facing the ocean from Liberty Island1 in New York…

Harry Potter Haiku

More from the Harry Potter Poetry Archive Wizardry poetry from our readers! Read Harry Potter Haiku from our readers!   Other Fun Harry Poems from Our Readers   the winds blow and the…

Winter Olympics Memorable Moments: Sonja Henie

Ten world championships, four Olympic appearances, and three consecutive Olympic gold medals by John Gettings Sonja Henie and Dick Button Related Links 2014 Winter OlympicsFigure Skating…

Closest Super Bowls of All Time: XXXIX

Jennie Wood 1. XXV  2. XLVII  3. XLII  4. XXXIX  5. XXXVIII  6. XXXVI  7. V  8. XLVI  9. XLIII  10. XXIII  11. XIII  12. X XXXIX New England Patriots defeat Philadelphia Eagles, 24-21, 2004…

Asian Americans in Government

Elaine ChaoBiographies ofNotable Asian Pacific AmericansA-Z ListGovernment Officials and PoliticiansBusiness and Media LeadersAthletes & Sports PersonalitiesScientistsEntertainers:…

Henry, Alexander

(Encyclopedia) Henry, Alexander, two fur traders, uncle and nephew, of the Old Northwest, each of whom left a valuable journal of his travels and experiences. Alexander Henry, the elder, 1739–1824, b…