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Origin of Athlete Nicknames

Do you have a nickname? How did you get it? Many athletes' nicknames have nothing to do with their sports. Nicolai “Old One Leg” Andrianov…

Teens' Favorite Funny Books

Teen readers across the country vote for the best from the American Library Association Thwonk by Joan Bauer Related Links Teen Read Week from the ALA…

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Ohio

Ohio State Facts Entered Union: March 1, 1803 (17th State)Present constitution adopted: 1851 Fun Facts State abbreviation/Postal code: Ohio/OHNicknames: Buckeye StateSlogan: "Ohio—Birthplace of…

Afghanistan Primer

Afghanistan Primer Often invaded, rarely conquered Places and Peoples Related Links Afghanistan and Bordering Nations Country Profile: Afghanistan Pakistan | Map Iran…

MacArthur, Douglas

(Encyclopedia) MacArthur, Douglas, 1880–1964, American general, b. Little Rock, Ark.; son of Arthur MacArthur. At the beginning (1950) of the Korean War he was appointed commander of UN military…

Stuart, British royal family

(Encyclopedia) Stuart or Stewart, royal family that ruled Scotland and England. The Stuart lineage began in a family of hereditary stewards of Scotland, the earliest of whom was Walter (d. 1177),…

Mexican War

(Encyclopedia) Mexican War, 1846–48, armed conflict between the United States and Mexico. The United States had won an easy victory, partly because Mexico, torn by civil strife, could not present…

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A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z More Biographies Don't see the biography you're looking for? Search 30,000+ biographies Biographies by Category Arts and…