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Women's History Month
Infoplease invites you to celebrate women's achievements during Women's History Month!
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International Day of Zero Waste
Thursday, March 30, is International Day of Zero Waste — which means it's time to buff up on your knowledge of the environment, recycling, and renewable energy sources!
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Best Books & Book Quotes
Reading can be one of life's best simple pleasures. And amid the wide world of words, readers can find some of the best quotes and storylines that are crafted to perfection!
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Tolkien Reading Day
It's time to crack open your favorite fantasy novels on Saturday, March 25, because it's Tolkien Reading Day! From "The Hobbit" to "Roverandom", J.R.R Tolkien is one of the greatest writers of all time.
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This Day in History
This Day in History
The first-long distance telephone call was made, between Boston and New York.
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The Catholic clergy is organized in a strict, sometimes overlapping hierarchy: Pope: Head of the church, he is based at the Vatican. The pope is infallible in defining matters of faith and morals.
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Top of Page Western movies have always been a staple in the film industry and Hollywood. The genre is known for its sweeping landscapes, memorable lines, and iconic characters like Harry Callahan, William Munny, or the Man with No Name.
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acid rain: Rain contaminated with pollutants such as sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide. These gases come from fuels being burned at high temperatures and from car exhausts.
