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Movies and Film: India

IndiaMovies and FilmAsian Film HistoryTwo Chinas, Two CinemasHong Kong: Cantonese, Kung-Fu, and a New WaveBenching the Benshi: Japan's Illustrious CenturyThe Master: The Art of Akira KurosawaIndia…

2010 Olympics: Figure Skating

Artistry takes center stage by John Gettings and Christine Frantz Michelle Kwan Related Links 2010 Winter OlympicsFigure Skating Through the YearsEncyclopedia:…

Jacksonville, Fla.

Mayor: Alvin Brown (to June 2015)2010 census population (rank): 821,784 (11); Male: 398,294 (48.5%); Female: 423,490 (51.5%); White: 488,473 (59.4%); Black: 252,421 (30.7%); American Indian and…

2006 Olympics: Snowboarding

Very popular new sport by Gerry Brown and Christine Frantz Related Links 2006 Winter Olympics2006 Snowboarding Medal StandingsHistory of Snowboarding2002 Olympic Results2005 Snowboarding…

Seuss Biography

The beloved author of more than 46 children's books by Borgna Brunner   Related Links Dr. Seuss Quiz Seuss on Broadway Grinchy Trivia   Tongue Twisters Children…

About Us

Twenty Years of Fact Monster About Us Education is a top priority for parents and teachers. We know that learning happens outside as well as inside the classroom, and we understand that parents…

philanthropy

(Encyclopedia) philanthropy, the spirit of active goodwill toward others as demonstrated in efforts to promote their welfare. The term is often used interchangeably with charity. Every year vast sums…

aging

(Encyclopedia) aging, in biology, cumulative changes in an organism, organ, tissue, or cell leading to a decrease in functional capacity. In humans, aging is associated with degenerative changes in…

imperialism

(Encyclopedia) imperialism, broadly, the extension of rule or influence by one government, nation, or society over another. Imperialism was reborn in the West with the emergence of the modern…