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Why's it called a Ferris Wheel?
The Question: Is the Ferris wheel actually named after someone named Ferris? The Answer: Yes. It's named after its inventor, Pittsburgh bridge builder…The Three Wise Men
The Question: What were the names of the Three Kings (or Three Wise Men), and the gifts that each brought to the baby Jesus? The Answer:…Aesop's Fables: The Horse and the Stag
by Aesop The Foxes and the RiverThe Fox and the BrambleThe Horse and the Stag There was once a Horse who used to graze in a meadow which he had all to himself. But one day a Stag came into…"The Big Apple"
The Question: Why is New York City called the Big Apple? The Answer: According to the Museum of the City of New York, the phrase "big apple" was first used…Daniel French SLAUGHTER, Jr., Congress, VA (1925-1998)
SLAUGHTER Daniel French, Jr. , a Representative from Virginia; born in Culpeper, Va., May 20, 1925; attended public schools in Culpeper County; attended Virginia Military Institute and received…Sochi Preview
What to expect at the 2014 Winter Olympic Games Sochi Seaport Related Links 2014 Winter OlympicsMemorable Olympic MomentsBirth of the Modern OlympicsEncyclopedia: Ancient…Australia Map: Regions, Geography, Facts & Figures
Australia, also known as the Commonwealth of Australia, is the largest country in Oceania. The Australian continent is surrounded by the south Pacific Ocean on the east and the Indian Ocean on the…Kuwait Map: Regions, Geography, Facts & Figures
Kuwait is a small yet fascinating country located in Western Asia, bordering Iraq and Saudi Arabia on the world map. It is situated at the northern end of the Persian Gulf, with a coastline that…South Sudan Map: Regions, Geography, Facts & Figures
South Sudan, officially known as the Republic of South Sudan, is a landlocked country in Africa. It gained independence from Sudan in 2011 after a long civil war. The country is bordered by Sudan to…Wyoming
Wyoming State Information Capital: Cheyenne Official Name: State of Wyoming Organized as a territory/republic: July 25, 1868 Entered Union (rank): July 10, 1890 (44th state) Present…Trending
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