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3-Year-Old Filly

3-Year-Old FillyYear 1971 Turkish Trousers1972 Susan's Girl1973 Desert Vixen1974 Chris Evert1975 Ruffian1976 Revidere1977 Our Mims1978 Tempest Queen1979 Davona Dale1980 Genuine Risk1981…

Brewer's: Goose at Michaelmas

One legend says that St. Martin was tormented by a goose which he killed and ate. As he died from the repast, good Christians have ever since sacrificed the goose on the day of the saint.…

The History of Martin Luther King Day

Who originated the idea of a national holiday in honor of MLK? Martin Luther King Day is a federal holiday observed on the third Monday in January.  It took 15 years to create the federal…

The History of Black Friday

The hours keep extending, the crowds keep growing and the deals keep expanding, but is it all worth it? Target Shoppers on Black Friday   Related Links Consumer Resources Personal…

National Recording Registry

In 2002, the Library of Congress took its first step to preserve American sound recordings and selected the first 50 recordings to start a national registry. (Listed in chronological order.)…

Territories, Colonies, and Dependencies

Source: The World Factbook, 2005 The following is a list of dependencies—territories under the jurisdiction of another country. Under Australian Jurisdiction (6) Ashmore and Cartier Islands…

The Movies of 2000

Adrenaline DriveThe Adventures of Rocky and BullwinkleAll the Pretty HorsesAlmost FamousAmerican PsychoThe Art of WarBattlefield EarthBedazzledBefore Night FallsBest in ShowBetter Living through…

Dastardly Distribution

Dastardly Distribution Algebra Encountering Expressions Introducing Variables Translating Words into Math Behold the Power of Exponents Living Large with Scientific Notation Dastardly…

Charles M. Schulz Remembered

Creator of Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the entire "Peanuts" gang by Beth Rowen Charles Schulz and Snoopy at the premiere of "Peanuts Gallery" at Carnegie Hall. (Source/AP) Related Links Charles…