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Black Hawk Biography

Black Hawk MacataimeshekiakiakSauk leaderBorn: 1768Birthplace: Saukenuk, Ill. In the late 18th century, the Indians of the upper Mississippi Valley witnessed the replacement of the relatively…

Top 25 Movies of 2005

The following list includes the top 25 movies of 2005, according to domestic gross in the United States. Star Wars: Episode III–Revenge of the Sith was the highest…

The Journals of Lewis & Clark: July 8, 1805

by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark July 7, 1805July 9, 1805July 8, 1805 Monday July 8th 1805. Capt. Clark Determined to make a second effort to replace the notes which he had made…

Attack on Iraq

Operation Desert Fox and Operation Northern Watch by Borgna Brunner On Dec. 16, 1998, President Clinton announced, "Iraq has abused its final chance." Related Links Iraqi PrimerIraqSaddam…

Brewer's: Nonne Prestes Tale

A thrifty widow had a cock, “hight Chaunteclere,” who had his harem; but “damysel Pertilote” was his favourite, who perched beside him at night. Chaunteclere once dreamt that he saw a fox…

Getting Personal

FoxMonday 8:30–9:00 p.m.Cast: Jon Cryer, Duane Martin and Vivica A. Fox Cryer gives Fox's new workplace comedy real spunk as Sam, a nine-to-fiver at a small production company. In addition to…

1985 Academy Awards

The 1985 Academy Awards were presented March 24, 1986 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles.Best PictureThe Color Purple, Steven Spielberg, Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall and…

Aesop's Fables: The Monkey as King

by Aesop The Dog and the CookThe Thieves and the CockThe Monkey as King At a gathering of all the animals the Monkey danced and delighted them so much that they made him their King. The…

Animal Books

The world beyond Charlotte's Web by Holly Hartman Since the days of Aesop's fables, animal stories have brought readers closer to the animal kingdom while pointing up truths…

1941 Academy Awards

The 1941 Academy Awards were presented Feb. 26, 1942 at the Biltmore Hotel, Los Angeles.Outstanding Motion PictureBlossoms in the Dust (MGM)Citizen Kane (Mercury; RKO Radio)Here Comes Mr.…