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Dr. No Turns Fifty

May 8, 2013, marks the 50th anniversary of the U.S. release of James Bond's first film. By Jennie Wood Sean Connery as James Bond in Dr. No Related Links Top 100…

magic, in entertainment

(Encyclopedia) magic, in entertainment, the seeming manipulation and supernatural control of the natural world for the amusement and amazement of an audience. Entertainment magic can be divided into…

Crosby, Bing

(Encyclopedia) Crosby, BingCrosby, Bingkrôzˈbē [key], 1903–77, American singer and film actor, b. Tacoma, Wash., as Harry Lillis Crosby. He sang with dance bands from 1925 to 1930 and in 1931 began…

Dewey, Thomas Edmund

(Encyclopedia) Dewey, Thomas Edmund, 1902–71, American political figure, governor (1943–55) of New York, b. Owosso, Mich. Admitted (1925) to the bar, Dewey practiced law and in 1931 became chief…

Fact Monster Wins Webby Award!

Astonished Fact Monster Wins Webby! Creature overwhelmed with happiness by Borgna Brunner     Fact Monster Favorites Mystery Initials Panda Babies Banned Books…

Luke Potter POLAND, Congress, VT (1815-1887)

Senate Years of Service: 1865-1867 Party: Republican POLAND Luke Potter , a Senator and a Representative from Vermont; born in Westford, Vt., November 1, 1815; attended the common schools and…

Charles Edward POTTER, Congress, MI (1916-1979)

Senate Years of Service: 1952-1959 Party: Republican POTTER Charles Edward , a Representative and a Senator from Michigan; born in Lapeer, Mich., October 30, 1916; attended the public schools…

Clarkson Nott POTTER, Congress, NY (1825-1882)

POTTER Clarkson Nott , a Representative from New York; born in Schenectady, N.Y., April 25, 1825; completed preparatory studies; graduated from Union College, Schenectady, N.Y.,1842; graduated…