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First U.S. Zoo
The Question: What was the first zoo in the U.S.? The Answer: The Philadelphia Zoo opened on July 1, 1874. In addition to being the first zoo…What's a Klick?
The Question: What is the measurement used by the military called a "click"? Is it a mile? A tenth of a mile? The Answer: "Click" is actually…1996-97 Season: Heisman Trophy Vote
Players of the YearDanny WuerffelCamp, Heisman, Maxwell, The Sporting NewsPosition Players of the YearO'Brien Award (Quarterback)Danny Wuerffel, FloridaUnitas Award (Senior QB)Danny…Saying Merry Christmas in Many Languages
The Question: Where can I find the phrase "Merry Christmas" in different languages? The Answer: From Afrikaans to Welsh, you'll find the…Aaron Burr vs. Alexander Hamilton
The Question: Which former vice president shot the Secretary of the Treasury in a duel? The Answer: Thomas Jefferson's vice president Aaron…The Dots on the Dice
The Question: What is the name of the dots on a pair of dice called? The Answer: Those dots are called "pips." The dots on dominoes go by the…Elephant Lifespan
The Question: How old do elephants actually get? The Answer: Elephants usually live 60 to 70 years. See our encyclopedia entry on elephants…Ask the Editors: Roman Numerals
The Question: What are the Roman numerals for 50, 100, and 1,000? The Answer: There are very specific rules for writing out Roman numerals. You…Ask the Editors: State Capitals and Largest Cities
The Question: How many state capitals are also the largest cities in their states? The Answer: Seventeen. If you'd like to compare a list of…Eva Gabor
The Question: What was Eva Gabor's name on the television show Green Acres? The Answer: From 1965-1971, Eva Gabor played Lisa Douglas, whose…Trending
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