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The Andrea Doria

A floating museum that hit hard times off Nantucket by Mike Morrison With its ceramic decorations and murals painted by the best Italian artists, the Italian luxury liner Andrea…

Jerry Joseph O'CONNELL, Congress, MT (1909-1956)

O'CONNELL Jerry Joseph , a Representative from Montana; born in Butte, Silver Bow County, Mont., June 14, 1909; attended the parochial schools and Butte Central High School; was graduated from…

The Devil's Dictionary: Man

by Ambrose Bierce MAMMONMANESMAN -n. An animal so lost in rapturous contemplation of what he thinks he is as to overlook what he indubitably ought to be. His chief occupation is…

Ali Akbar Khan Biography

Ali Akbar KhanmusicianBorn: April 14, 1922Birthplace: Maihar, India Ali Akbar was born into a family steeped in the traditions of Indian court music. The family music ancestry dates back to…

From Reel Love to Real Love

Movies that inspired off-screen romances Greta Garbo and John Gilbert's onscreen passion ignited a two-year offscreen romance, as well. Valentine Links…

2000 Grammy Awards

The 43rd Annual Grammy Awards were presented at Los Angeles' Staples Center on February 21, 2001. Record: “Beautiful Day,” U2 Album: Two Against Nature, Steely Dan (Giant Records) Song…

46 Thanksgiving Quotes from Movies (& TV Shows!)

Top of Page As Kevin James said, “Thanksgiving, man. It’s not a good day to be my pants.” And even before a happy Thanksgiving was equated with a good dinner, the pilgrims gave thanks for a…

The Journals of Lewis & Clark: May 29, 1804

by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark May 28, 1804May 30, 1804May 29, 1804 Tuesday 29th May Sent out hunters, got a morning obsvtn and one at 12 oClock, rained last night, the river…