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Top Ten Unusual Animals

A few of the unsung wonders of the animal world by Holly Hartman Some have been around for hundreds or even thousands of years, but they may be new to you. Of course, it's hard to…

Spanish Place Names

Hispanic heritage from coast to coast by Holly Hartman Alcatraz Island, now part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, draws over a million visitors each year In 1846,…

Poems and Songs of Robert Burns: Preface

by Robert Burns 1771 - 1779 Preface Robert Burns was born near Ayr, Scotland, 25th of January, 1759. He was the son of William Burnes, or Burness, at the time of the poet's birth a nurseryman…

What You Might Not Know About May Day

by Shmuel Ross Related Links Spring Poems Holidays Haymarket Square Riot May 1st, often called May Day, just might have more holidays than any other day of the year. It's a…

William Shakespeare: Macbeth, Act II, Scene IV

Scene IVOutside Macbeth's castleEnter Ross and an old ManOld ManThreescore and ten I can remember well: Within the volume of which time I have seen Hours dreadful and things strange; but this…

Aesop's Fables: Introduction

Introduction Aesop embodies an epigram not uncommon in human history; his fame is all the more deserved because he never deserved it. The firm foundations of common sense, the shrewd shots at…