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St. Patrick's Day

Politics, culture, quizzes, and more St. Patrick on the Hill of Tara, where Catholic tradition says he performed a miracle and began converting the nobility of Ireland.  St. Patrick's Day…

The Man with the Golden Shoes

Michael Johnson sets the pace in 1996 by John Gettings Michael Johnson at the Atlanta Olympic Games. (Source: AP) Related Links Olympics Overview 2012Track and Field PreviewEncyclopedia: Track…

Track & Field

First Olympic Appearance: 1896 by Gerry Brown and Mark Zurlo Did You Know? A sprint, hurdle, long jump or triple jump will not be recognized as a world record if the wind strength…

Track & Field

First Olympic Appearance: 1896 by Gerry Brown and Mark Zurlo Did You Know? A sprint, hurdle, long jump or triple jump will not be recognized as a world record if the wind strength…

Figures and Legends in American Folklore

Appleseed, Johnny (John Chapman, 1774-1847): Massachusetts-born nurseryman; reputed to have spread seeds and seedlings out of which grew the apple orchards of the Midwest.Billy the Kid (…

1986 Tony Awards

PlayI'm Not RappaportMusicalThe Mystery of Edwin DroodReproduction—Play or MusicalSweet CharityActor—PlayJudd Hirsch, I'm Not RappaportActress—PlayLily Tomlin, The Search for Signs of…

Winter Olympics: Luge

One of the fastest Olympic sports Related Links 2014 Winter Olympics Luge Through the YearsEncyclopedia: LugeOlympic Preview: Skeleton Did You Know? The only Olympians to win…