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Distributor: Weston Woods Discouraged by his brother’s laughter, Ramon no longer wants to draw. When his…

Alberto Tomba

Born: Dec. 19, 1966Italian alpine skier winner of 5 Olympic medals (3 gold, 2 silver); became 1st alpine skier to win gold medals in 2 consecutive Winter Games when he won the slalom and giant…

Serena Williams

Born: Sept. 26, 1981Tennis beat Martina Hingis for 1999 U.S. Open championship to become the first African-American woman to win a Grand Slam title since Althea Gibson in 1958; won Wimbledon, the…

"Doughboys"

The Question: During World War I, American Soldiers were referred to as "Doughboys." Why? The Answer: The answer is uncertain; it may be related to doughnuts…

Ethnic Cleansing

The Question: What's the difference between ethnic cleansing and genocide? The Answer: Genocide is the systematic destruction of part or all of…

First American Cremation

The Question: Who was the first person to be cremated in the U.S.? The Answer: While cremation goes back to ancient times, the cremation of…

Languages of the Bible

The Question: What language was the Bible originally written in? The Answer: The Jewish Bible, known to Christians as the Old Testament (not…

Macy's parade

The Question: When was the first Macy's Parade? The Answer: The first Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade took place in Manhattan in 1924. Helium baloons were added…

Million Dollar Bill?

The Question: Is there a million dollar bill? If so, whose picture is on it? The Answer: Sorry to disappoint you, but the largest bill ever…

Most Oscar Nominations

The Question: What actor or actress has had the most Academy Award nominations? The Answer: As of 2011, Meryl Streep is in the lead,…