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How Well Do You Know the Map of Massachusetts?

Massachusetts, located in the New England region of the United States, is one of the smallest states in the country, but it is rich in history and culture. From the rolling hills of the Berkshires to…

Speed of First Flight

The Question: How fast did the original Wright brothers' airplane fly? The Answer: The first successful flight orchestrated by the Wright brothers…

KOOL-AID History

The Question: My son came home and asked me when KOOL-AID was invented, and by who. Can you help? The Answer: According to Kraft Foods, Kool-Aid was…

Markova, Dame Alicia

(Encyclopedia) Markova, Dame AliciaMarkova, Dame Aliciamärkōˈvä [key], 1910–2004, English ballerina. Her original name was Lilian Alicia Marks. Markova joined Diaghilev's Ballets Russes in 1924 and,…

cloister

(Encyclopedia) cloister, unroofed space forming part of a religious establishment and surrounded by the various buildings or by enclosing walls. Generally, it is provided on all sides with a vaulted…

Ellsberg, Daniel

(Encyclopedia) Ellsberg, Daniel, 1931–2023, American political activist, b. Chicago, grad. Columbia Univ. (B.S., 1952, Ph.D., 1959). After serving in…

Orange, cities, United States

(Encyclopedia) Orange. 1 City (1990 pop. 110,658), Orange co., S Calif.; inc. 1888. Citrus fruits and nuts are packed, processed, and shipped; rubber and plastic products, electronic components,…

Orville Wright

Orville Wright Born: 1871Birthplace: Dayton, Ohio Flying machine—The Wright brothers achieved the first powered, sustained and controlled flight of a heavier than air machine at Kitty Hawk,…

Wilbur Wright

Wilbur Wright Born: 1867Birthplace: Millville, Ind. Flying machine—The Wright brothers achieved the first powered, sustained and controlled flight of a heavier than air machine at Kitty Hawk,…

Ginger Rogers

Ginger Rogers(Virginia McMath)actress, dancerBorn: 7/16/1911Birthplace: Independence, Missouri Academy Award-winning film and stage actress and dancer who appeared in several romantic comedies with…