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Missouri

  Missouri State Information Capital: Jefferson City Official Name: Missouri Organized as territory/republic: June 4, 1812 Entered Union (rank): August 10, 1821 (24th state) Present…

Cook Islands and Overseas Territories

Map of Cook IslandsSource: The World Factbook 2003 The Cook Islands (93 sq mi; 241 sq km) were placed under New Zealand administration in 1901. They achieved self-governing status in association with…

Houston, Texas

Source: iStock Mayor: Sylvester Turner (since 2016) 2010 census population (rank): 2,099,451 (4); Male: 1,053,517 (50.1%); Female: 1,045,934 (49.9%); White: 1,060,491 (50.5%); Black: 498,466 (…

Nebraska

  Nebraska State Information Capital: Lincoln Official Name: Nebraska Organized as a territory/republic: 1854 Entered Union (rank): March 1, 1867 (37th state) Present constitution adopted:…

Smelliest Plant

Rafflesia arnoldii Each bloom can be as big as 3 feet wide and can weigh up to 24 pounds. The reddish-brown flower, which emits a revolting odor, is found in Southeast Asia (primarily Borneo and…

29th Annual American Music Awards

The 29th Annual American Music Awards were presented on January 9, 2002.POP/ROCKFavorite Male ArtistLenny KravitzFavorite Female ArtistJanet JacksonFavorite Band, Duo, or Group*NSyncFavorite…

Oakland, Calif.

Mayor: Elizabeth Schaaf (to Jan. 2018) 2010 census population (rank): 390,724 (47); Male: 189,519 (48.5%); Female:…

Cleveland, Ohio

Mayor: Frank G. Jackson (to Jan. 2017)2010 census population (rank): 396,815 (45); Male: 190,285 (48.0%); Female: 206,530 (52.0%); White: 147,929 (37.3%); Black: 211,672 (53.3%); American Indian and…

Michigan

  Michigan State Information Capital: Lansing Official Name: Michigan Entered Union (rank): January 26th, 1837 (26th state) Present constitution adopted: April 1st, 1963 (effective January 1,…

30th Annual American Music Awards

The 30th Annual American Music Awards were presented on January 13, 2003.POP/ROCKFavorite Male ArtistEminemFavorite Female ArtistSheryl CrowFavorite Band, Duo, or GroupCreedFavorite AlbumThe…