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Concerning the old classic movies of Little Rascals or Our Gang Comedies... whatever happened to Spanky McFarland? I heard that he was killed making a movie - is this true??
Did Baron Wilhelm Von Steuben have anything to do with the development of Steuben glass?
Do you have information about Giovanni Battista Della Porta? Was he a famous painter, inventor or scientist?
Who said "United we stand, divided we fall"?
When and where was the king of Jordan, King Abdullah, born?
Can you tell me how many people are employed in the following occupations in the U.S.: doctor, lawyer, educator, technical/engineer, managerial/professional, sales?
Which former vice president shot the Secretary of the Treasury in a duel?
I need the exact birthdate (place and time if possible) of King Hassan II of Morocco.
Where can I find a list of Vietnam War casualties from the State of Florida that includes their branch of service?
Where did Al Capone die? Was it in jail or after his sentence?
I am searching for "King Nebedkenezer", but I'm uncertain of the spelling. When I search your site everything about kings appeared except what I was looking for. Anything you might have will help.
Who was the voice of Winnie the Pooh?
What is Al Gore's war record? How long was he in Vietnam?
Who is Merriam, of Merriam-Webster dictionaries fame?
Could you please give me the names of the two people enshrined in the Baseball Hall of Fame who are not players, coaches, owners, managers, or mascots and who have absolutely nothing to do with baseball whatsoever?
I need to identify famous living women who suffer from migraines. Can you help me, as soon as possible, please?
Who was D.B. Cooper?
Was Alfred Nobel married and did he have children?
How did Annie Oakley die?
To which French philosopher can I attribute the following quote, "Man is born free and is everywhere in chains."