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A Little Goes a Long Way

Many American kids don’t think twice about paying $20 for a video game or a sweatshirt. But that $20 would go a very long way in third-world countries. Here’s a look at how far a few dollars can…

Keri Russell

actressBorn: 3/23/1976Birthplace: Fountain Valley, California Best known for her title role in the new WB series Felicity (1998–2002), Russell has been on the fringes of stardom for years now. She…

Where to Get Published

If you are interested in having your writing published, you can send your work to some of the publications listed below. Always enclose a stamped, self-addressed return envelope when sending material…

Inauguration Factfile

Media coverage, famous addresses, inaugural trivia, and life after the presidency   Elections Campaign 2016 Campaign 2012 2012 Election Results Elections, 1789–2012 How is the…

orange, in botany

(Encyclopedia) orange, name for a tree of the family Rutaceae (rue, or orange, family), native to China and Indochina, and for its fruit, the most important fresh fruit of international commerce. Its…

Katharine Ross

  actressBorn: 1/29/1940Birthplace: Hollywood, California   Ross's film career made a promising start when she was nominated for an Oscar for her performance as Elaine Robinson in The Graduate (…

Jada Pinkett Smith

actress, video director, clothing designerBorn: 9/18/1971Birthplace: Baltimore, Maryland Jada Pinkett Smith dropped out of the North Carolina School of Arts after just one year and headed to…

James Coburn

actorBorn: 8/31/1928Birthplace: Laurel, Nebraska Academy Award-winning actor best known for his distinctive deep voice and playing tough guys and villains in numerous westerns and action films. He…

Pamela Anderson

(Pamela Anderson)model, actressBorn: 7/1/1967Birthplace: Ladysmith, British Columbia Canada Having graced the cover of Playboy magazine no less than six times, the buxom blonde turned her fancy to…