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2014 Winter Olympics: Ski Jumping

Once a popular attraction at ski carnivals by Beth Rowen Eddie "the Eagle" Edwards Related Links 2014 Winter Olympics Ski Jumping Through the Years Encyclopedia: Ski…

What's a Hoosier?

The Question: What does the name "Hoosier" mean? The Answer: The word "Hoosier" has been associated with the state of Indiana and its inhabitants since the 1830s…

Ferlinghetti, Lawrence

(Encyclopedia) Ferlinghetti, Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Lawrence fûrˈlĭng-gĕtˈē [key], 1919–2021, American author and…

acropolis

(Encyclopedia) acropolisacropolisəkrŏpˈəlĭs [key] [Gr.,=high point of the city], elevated, fortified section of various ancient Greek cities. The Acropolis of Athens, a hill c.260 ft (80 m) high,…

2011 Academy Awards

2011 Academy Awards | Oscar winners and nomineesThe 2011 Academy Awards were presented on February 26, 2012, at the Kodak Theatre. All of the nominees are listed below; the Oscar winners…

2013 Academy Awards

The 2013 Academy Awards were presented on March 2, 2014, at the Kodak Theatre. All of the nominees are listed below; the Oscar winners are in bold. Best Picture American Hustle…

Earl Baker RUTH, Congress, NC (1916-1989)

RUTH, Earl Baker, a Representative from North Carolina; born in Spencer, Rowan County, N.C., February 7, 1916; graduated from Central High School, Charlotte, N.C., 1934; A.B., University of…

William Jason FIELDS, Congress, KY (1874-1954)

FIELDS, William Jason, a Representative from Kentucky; born in Willard, Carter County, Ky., December 29, 1874; attended the public schools, and the University of Kentucky at Lexington; studied…

2006 Olmypic Ski Jumping

Once a popular attraction at ski carnivals by John Gettings and Christine Frantz Eddie "the Eagle" Edwards Related Links 2010 Winter Olympics 2010 Winter Olympics Final…