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The Four Clever Brothers

The Four Clever Brothers 'Dear children,' said a poor man to his four sons, 'I have nothing to give you; you must go out into the wide world and try your luck. Begin by learning some craft or…

10 Best Outdoor Activities to Do With Your Kids

Source: iStockIt can be difficult to keep kids engaged in activities outdoors while still maintaining their interest. Kids today are incredibly engrossed in playing games or watching videos on…

George Nakashima Biography

George Nakashimawoodworker, architectural designerBorn: 1905Birthplace: Spokane, Wash. Nakashima developed his lifelong interest in woodworking and architectural design as a student at the…

February 2019 Current Events: US News

Top of Page World News | Science & Technology News | Disaster News The world is a very busy place, and it's hard to stay on top of everything. Infoplease has got you covered. Here are the world…

Recreating the Wright Stuff

Full scale replica of the 1903 Wright Flyer in a 40 foot by 80 foot wind-tunnel. A full-scale replica of the historic 1903 Wright Flyer was constructed and delivered to NASA's Ames…

Halloween: Conversation with a Witch

Conversations with a Witch Information Please talks to a real-life witch about stereotypes in the media Real-life witch Aloi Related Links Halloween Trick and Treats The Witches' Voice…

Why We Study Poetry

Everyone, at some point in their life, has probably questioned the value of poetry (including this writer). Among the many accusations leveled against poetry are that it is frivolous in comparison…

Walt Whitman: Song of the Broad-Axe, Part 9

Part 9(America! I do not vaunt my love for you, I have what I have.)The axe leaps! The solid forest gives fluid utterances, They tumble forth, they rise and form, Hut, tent, landing, survey,…

Movies and Film: Unions

UnionsMovies and FilmFilm Personnel: Gaffers, Grips, and GofersEmployment HistoryUnionsThe Job DescriptionsFilms Worth Viewing Because we are talking in part about the grunts of the studio system…