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Classical Mythology: Road Warrior

Road WarriorClassical MythologyLucky in War, Unlucky in Love: TheseusRoad WarriorA Lot of BullKing Theseus Wants a WifeMidlife Crisis: The Abduction of Helen The dangers on the road from Troezen to…

Writing Well: Subjects vs. Topics

Subjects vs. TopicsWriting WellPaper ChaseTime Flies When You're Having FunSubject to ChangeSubjects vs. TopicsThe Heart of the Matter: Writing a Thesis Statement So now you have a subject, and it's…

The Largest Ship in the World

The Question: What is the largest ship afloat today in the world? The Answer: The largest ship afloat today is the oil tanker Jahre Viking (…

Angel Gonzalez Biography

poetDied: January 12, 2008 (Madrid, Spain) Best Known as: Spanish poet opposed to Franco dictatorship Spanish poet who wrote about issues of freedom and…

Best Beaches in the U.S.

The Question: O.K., experts. Where can I find the best beaches in the United States? The Answer: According to Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman, or "Dr. Beach," the…

The Crack of the Whip

The Question: Why does a whip make a "crack" noise? The Answer: The "crack" occurs when the wave of motion traveling down a whip surpasses the…

We ARE naming names

The Question: What is the meaning of the name "Hawaii" and the name "Idaho"? The Answer: The origin of the name Hawaii is uncertain. It may have been…

Gary Soto

WriterBorn: April 12, 1952Birthplace: Fresno, California Although his prolific career has included essays, plays, and ten books of poetry for adults, Gary Soto is best known as an acclaimed writer…

Conrad Hilton

hotelierBorn: 12/25/1887Birthplace: San Antonio, New Mexico Having begun his career working in his father's store, he expanded the business and after his father's death began building a hotel…

Kemmons Wilson

hotelierBorn: 1913 As is often the case with successful business ideas, Wilson's business grew out of the dissatisfaction he experienced with family accommodations for holiday travel. He had…