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Ophüls, Max

(Encyclopedia) Ophüls, MaxOphüls, Maxôˈfüls [key], 1902–57, German-born French film director, b. Saarbrücken as Maximilian Oppenheimer. He started his career in the 1920s as an stage actor and…

Dijon

(Encyclopedia) Dijon Dijon dēzhôNˈ [key], city, capital of Côte-d'Or dept., E France, the old capital…

White, Edmund

(Encyclopedia) White, Edmund (Edmund Valentine White 3d), 1940–, American writer, b. Cincinnati, B.A. Univ. of Michigan, 1962. White is one of the best known—and probably the finest stylist—of the…

What Is There to Do in North Korea?

What to do in the Hermit Kingdom? North Korea, also known as the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (or DPRK), may not be on the top of many travel wish lists. Stories of foreigners imprisoned on…

America’s Favorite Structures

The best architecture in the United States The Gateway Arch in St. Louis ranks #14 Related Links Structures and BuildingsFamous Buildings and…

Conrad Hilton Biography

Conrad HiltonhotelierBorn: 12/25/1887Birthplace: San Antonio, New Mexico Having begun his career working in his father's store, he expanded the business and after his father's death began…

1990 Tony Awards

PlayThe Grapes of WrathMusicalCity of AngelsRevivalGypsyActor—PlayRobert Morse, TruActress—PlayMaggie Smith, Lettice and LovageFeatured Actor—PlayCharles Durning, Cat on a Hot Tin…

September 2018 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…

Eloise in Moscow

More Impish Fun? "Oh definitely Da" by Holly Hartman "Weenie's coat was made of porcupine which was rawther sweet He got it especially for the trip They treated him like a dog…

Cuba: Photo Slideshow

photos by Carol M. Highsmith Prev Next Havana, Cuba The capital and Cuba's largest city, Havana boasts more than 2.5 million inhabitants. Havana is also one of the America's…