All-American Jim Thorpe also happened to be Native American
by Gerry Brown Jim Thorpe competes in the pentathalon competition in Stockholm, 1912. (Source: Allsport) Related Links…
A teen poetry slam dunk Related Links Louder Than A Bomb, the filmYoung Chicago AuthorsRecommended Poetry Books for KidsPoetry Terms Hangman Poets on Poetry While young adults…
The Question:
Did Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid really exist?
The Answer:
Yes, though the feature film based on them is hardly a documentary. See our biographies of Butch Cassidy (AKA…
John Goodman lends his voice to Monster's, Inc.
by Beth Rowen Monster's, Inc. Rated G The endearing monsters of Monstropolis, a thriving urban center whose primary…
The Question:
We need to find out the meaning of the name Justin. We can't seem to find anything. Can you help?
The Answer:
The name "Justin" means one who is virtuous, just, and upright. It's…
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by Beth Rowen Related Links Broadcasting TimelineEntertainment BiographiesEmmy AwardsDo you ever keep track of how much time you spend watching television? Try it-you might be…
(Henry Hall)actorBorn: 8/15/1919Birthplace: New York prolific actor who appeared in 120 films and a number of stage productions. From the 1930s to the 1950s he starred in 87 movies about the…
Father Grows UpA history of TV's most famous dads
by Beth Rowen The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet Dear old dad has come a long way on the small screen, from television's early…
By Rachael Stark
Why does the American school year start in September and end in June? It's something of a mystery. Did children once "bring in the harvest" on the family farm all summer in the…
