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Andersen's Fairy Tales: The Leap-Frog

The Snow QueenThe ElderbushThe Leap-Frog A Flea, a Grasshopper, and a Leap-frog once wanted to see which could jump highest; and they invited the whole world, and everybody else besides…

The Prize

The winnings, the winners by Beth Rowen The Winnings Each winner of a Nobel Prize, which can go to individuals and institutions, takes home a medal, a diploma, and cash, which varies…

Biography Features

Recent Features Biography | Business | Entertainment | Health & Science | History & Gov't | Society & Culture | Sports | United States | World Jump to: A…

Richard HAWES, Congress, KY (1797-1877)

HAWES Richard , a Representative from Kentucky; born near Bowling Green, Caroline County, Va., February 6, 1797; moved to Kentucky in 1810 with his parents, who settled in Fayette County, near…

Francis JOHNSON, Congress, KY (1776-1842)

JOHNSON Francis , a Representative from Kentucky; born in Caroline County, Va., June 19, 1776; pursued preparatory studies; studied law; was admitted to the bar and practiced; moved to Woodford…

Most Outstanding Player

The Most Outstanding Players of each NCAA Women's Division I tournament since 2001. Winner of the award who did not play for the tournament champion in bold type. Year 2001 Maria Rooth,…

Jeremiah Wilbur DWIGHT, Congress, NY (1819-1885)

DWIGHT Jeremiah Wilbur , a Representative from New York; born in Cincinnatus, Cortland County, N.Y., April 17, 1819; moved with his parents in 1830 to Caroline, and in 1836 to Dryden, Tompkins…

Yasmine Bleeth Biography

Yasmine Bleeth model, actressBorn: 6/14/1968Birthplace: New York City Baywatch babe Yasmine Bleeth began her career as a model at only six months old when she was cast in a commercial for…

Lea Thompson Biography

Lea Thompson actressBorn: 5/31/1961Birthplace: Rochester, Minnesota A professional dancer who trained with the American Ballet Theatre and other prestigious companies, Thompson became a familiar…

Stanley Marcus 2002 Deaths

Stanley MarcusAge: 96 president (1950–1972) and chairman of the board (1972–1976) of the luxury retailer Neiman Marcus. Died: Dallas, Jan. 22, 2002Princess MargaretM - QNed Martin