The Adventures of Punxsutawney Phil, Wiarton Willie,
and Pothole Pete
by Holly Hartman
February 2 brings the most-watched weather forecast of the year—and the only one led by a rodent. Legend…
(Encyclopedia) David, d. c.970 b.c., king of ancient Israel (c.1010–970 b.c.), successor of Saul. The Book of First Samuel introduces him as the youngest of eight sons who is anointed king by Samuel…
The early Olympic Games were celebrated as a religious festival from 776 B.C. until 393 A.D., when the games were banned for being a pagan festival (the Olympics celebrated the Greek god Zeus). In…
The sport of the Vikings Bjorn Daehlie Related Links 2014 Winter Olympics Cross-Country Through the YearsEncyclopedia: SkiingMemorable Moments Bjorn Daehlie The Vikings were…
Born: June 19, 1967Norwegian cross-country skier winner of a record eight gold and 12 overall Winter Olympic medals from 1992-98. See also: Bjorn Daehlie: The winningest Winter Olympian.
Think shuffleboard on ice
by Mike Morrison and Christine Frantz
Related Links 2010 Winter Olympics Memorable Olympic Moments Birth of the Modern Olympics Encyclopedia: Ancient…
(Jonathan Ritter)actorBorn: 9/17/1948Birthplace: Burbank, California Son of singer/actor Tex Ritter, John Ritter has had a successful career in TV and movies. After a stint on The Waltons (1973–77…
A demanding combination of exertion and precision by Gerry Brown and Christine Frantz Related Links 2006 Winter Olympics2006 Biathlon Medal StandingsBiathlon Through the YearsEncyclopedia…
Ski Cross added to freestyle mix by Mike Morrison and Christine Frantz Related Links 2010 Winter OlympicsMemorable Olympic MomentsBirth of the Modern OlympicsEncyclopedia:…
How much does the weather really affect your mood? by Jennie Wood Related Links America's Worst Cities for Spring Allergies, 2012The Top 25 U.S. Cities with the Cleanest AirTemperature…
