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Erie Canal
(Encyclopedia) Erie Canal, artificial waterway, c.360 mi (580 km) long; connecting New York City with the Great Lakes via the Hudson River. Locks were built to overcome the 571-ft (174-m) difference…cooking
(Encyclopedia) cooking, the process of using heat to prepare foods for consumption. Many common cooking methods involve the use of oil. Frying is cooking in hot oil; sautéing is cooking in a small…Pelléas et Mélisande
Music:Claude DebussyLibretto:based on the play by MaeterlinckPremiere:Paris, April 30, 1902 For Pelléas et Mélisande, Debussy composed a score as subtle and haunting as the story of the…Holidays: Religious and Secular, 2007
In the United States, there are ten federal holidays set by law. Four are set by date (New Year's Day, Independence Day, Veterans Day, and Christmas Day). The other six are set by a day of the week…How Many Cyclist Fatalities Worldwide?
The Question: Would you happen to know the current number of global cyclist fatalities so far this year? The Answer: This is a bit hard to pin down, especially since it takes the World Health…11 Strangest Customs from Around the World
When you go away on vacation or move to another country you want to absorb yourself in everything it has to offer. From visiting monuments to savoring traditional dishes, at some point, it all needs…Keenan Wynn
Keenan Wynn(Francis Xavier Aloysius Wynn)actorBorn: 7/27/1916Birthplace: New York City A prolific actor, Wynn's career spanned 52 years and 168 roles in movies and television. His best-known…Keenan Wynn Biography
Keenan Wynn(Francis Xavier Aloysius Wynn)actorBorn: 7/27/1916Birthplace: New York City A prolific actor, Wynn's career spanned 52 years and 168 roles in movies and television. His best-known…Notting Hill
Director:Roger MichellWriter:Richard CurtisUniversal; PG-13; 123 minutesRelease:5/99Cast:Hugh Grant, Julia Roberts, Rhys Ifans Julia Roberts playing a famous Hollywood actress putting the…2006 MTV Movie Awards
The annual MTV Movie Awards were presented June 8, 2006. Best Movie Wedding Crashers Best…Trending
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