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William Hung
William Hung became famous by performing badly in a televised audition for the talent show American Idol. Hung's tone-deaf performance of the Ricky Martin tune "She Bangs" was greeted with sneers by…Information Please Almanac<sup>®</sup>
Enter your search terms: Search Tips See also: The Fifty States The History of the Information Please Almanac Information Please Timeline The History of Almanacs…November 1998 News and Events
1998 News Month-By-MonthWorldIsraeli Cabinet Approves Peace Pact (Nov. 11): Conditionally ratifies land-for-security accord with Palestinians, reached in U.S. Attaches series of stipulations…March 1999 News and Events
1999 News Month-By-MonthWorldU.S. Heats Up Trade Battle with Europe (March 3): Imposes 100% tariff on luxury products and threatens to ban supersonic Concorde from landing in U.S.Three…Philosopical Words From Rousseau
The Question: To which French philosopher can I attribute the following quote, "Man is born free and is everywhere in chains." The Answer: This…Rebecca Black
Rebecca Black was a 13-year-old middle school student when she became an Internet and music sensation because of "Friday," a painfully catchy pop song that brought her widespread scorn -- and lots of…Colombia Department of State Background
U.S. Department of State Background Note Colombia Index: People History and Political Conditions Defense Economy Foreign Relations U.S.-Colombian Relations PEOPLEColombia is the third-most…Japan Department of State Background
U.S. Department of State Background Note Japan Index: Geography People Government and Political Conditions Economy Foreign Relations U.S.-Japan Relations GEOGRAPHYJapan, a country of islands,…Randy Pausch Biography
professor and inspirational speakerDied: July 25, 2008Best Known as: computer science professor who inspired many to live with his "Last Lecture"…Donald Glover
Donald Glover won Emmy awards in 2017 for directing and starring in the comedy series Atlanta. He's also a Grammy-nominated rapper who goes by the name of Childish Gambino. He grew up in Georgia and…Trending
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