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Land mammal: African elephants weigh up to 14,000 pounds and can eat as much as 600 pounds of food a day! Marine mammal: The blue whale is the world's biggest animal, even larger than any…

World's Biggest Islands

The Question: Where does Ireland rank on the list of the world's largest islands? The Answer: At 32,597 square miles, Ireland ranks 18th in the…

Biggest Billionaire Flops in 2008

During 2008, markets and currencies around the world plummeted and so did the net worth of some of the world's wealthiest people. The top ten biggest billionaire flops lost a combined sum of $…

Superlatives: Biggest, tallest, fastest

Homework Center – Frequently Asked Questions Superlatives Biggest, Fastest, Smallest, Richest, Highest, Driest, Deadliest . . . What is the tallest building in the world? Where are the…

Top Ten Biggest Art Heists

A picture's worth a lot more than a thousand words Despite their frequency in movies, art heists are actually fairly rare. Art is hard to move, hard to keep, and hard to sell. And, art thieves aren…

Biggest Spenders for K12 Education

Investing in schools Different states have different methods and standards for schooling. It should come as no surprise that the amount they spend on schools can vary quite a lot. These are the…

15 Biggest and Best Cities in Texas

Top of Page Source: iStockThey say that everything is bigger in Texas. But the Lone Star State is more than its size. It’s a dynamic place filled with natural beauty, friendly people, and lots of…

Hendrix, Jimi

(Encyclopedia) Hendrix, Jimi (James Marshall Hendrix), 1942–70, African-American rock guitarist, b. Seattle, Wash. Hendrix, in his short musical career, was known for an innovative and extremely…

Singh, Vijay

(Encyclopedia) Singh, VijaySingh, Vijayvēˈjā [key]Singh, Vijay sĭng [key], 1963–, Fijian golfer of Indian descent. He turned pro in 1982, but was suspended (1985) from the Asian tour after…

Nuffield, William Richard Morris, 1st Viscount

(Encyclopedia) Nuffield, William Richard Morris, 1st ViscountNuffield, William Richard Morris, 1st Viscountnŭfˈēld [key], 1877–1963, English automobile manufacturer and philanthropist. Beginning his…