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Biden, Joseph Robinette, Jr.

(Encyclopedia) Biden, Joseph Robinette, Jr.Biden, Joseph Robinette, Jr.bīdˈən [key], 1942–, 46th President of the United States (2021–), b. Scranton, Pa. A lawyer and Democrat, he was elected to the…

J. K. Rowling Trivia

J. K. Rowling Trivia Learn more about the author of the Harry Potter books by Ann-Marie Imbornoni and Dana Quigley Did you know: J.K. Rowling BiographyHer last name rhymes with "bowling."Has…

Fry, Christopher

(Encyclopedia) Fry, Christopher, 1907–2005, English dramatist, b. Bristol as Christopher Fry Harris. Like his friend and mentor, T. S. Eliot, he was one of the few 20th-century dramatists to write…

Chambers, Sir William

(Encyclopedia) Chambers, Sir William, 1723–96, English architect, b. Gothenburg, Sweden. He traveled extensively in the East Indies and in China making drawings of gardens and buildings, many of…

Chandler, Zachariah

(Encyclopedia) Chandler, Zachariah, 1813–79, U.S. Senator from Michigan (1857–75, 1879) and Secretary of the Interior (1875–77), b. Bedford, N.H. He moved to Detroit in 1833 and through merchandising…

Black, Eugene Robert

(Encyclopedia) Black, Eugene Robert, 1898–1992, American financier, b. Atlanta, grad. Univ. of Georgia (B.A., 1917). After serving in the navy during World War I and working at the investment firm…

The Fact Monster Movie Guide

Movies every kid will enjoy   Related Links Top 10 Kids' Movies Released in 2006 Top 10 Kids' Movies of All Time Movie Timeline   Movies by Theme Harry Potter Movies…

Michael Gambon

actorBorn: Oct. 19, 1940Birthplace: Dublin Gambon joined Britain's National Theatre in 1963, and made his first film appearance in the 1965 Olivier Othello. His notable stage appearances include…

Poll Archive

Jump to a category: Animals & PetsEntertainmentHarry PotterFoodU.S. & PoliticsOther Cool Stuff What’s your favorite part of summer vacation? What’s your favorite school snack? How…

Word Wise Quizzes & Trivia

Recent Quizzes     Cool Stuff  |  Math  |  People  |  Science  |  Sports  |  United States  |  Word Wise  |  World       Jump to: 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…