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Original State

The Question: The area that is the District of Columbia was originally part of what state? The Answer: Maryland. The District of…

Most populous U.S. cities

As of July 1, 2014, there are ten U.S. cities with a population over 1,000,000. Rank City Population 1. New…

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Movie Released by Chris Frantz Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire opened nation wide on November 18, 2005 Related Links Movie Quiz: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Book Quiz: Harry…

Olympic Preview: Basketball

First Olympic Appearance: 1936 (men); 1976 (women) by Mike Morrison and Mark Zurlo Related Links Olympics Overview 20122008 Summer Games: Basketball ResultsEncyclopedia: Olympic BasketballMen…

DK People & Places: Physical World

FACTFILE: PHYSICAL WORLDFIND OUT MOREDespite its being called “Earth,” more than two-thirds of our planet’s surface is covered in water. The rest consists of seven vast expanses of land called…

Origin of "Tarheel State"

The Question: The state of North Carolina is nicknamed “The Tar Heel State.” Where did this nickname originate? What does it mean? The Answer: The…

Sacramento, Calif.

Mayor: Kevin Johnson (to 2016)City Manager: John F. Shirey2010 census population (rank): 466,488 (35); Male: 227,101 (48.7%); Female: 239,387 (51.3%); White: 210,006 (45.0%); Black: 68,335 (14.6…