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Brewer's: Fox

(The old). Marshal Soult was so nicknamed, from his strategic talents and fertility of resources. (1769-1851.) (See Reynard.) Fox Antipathy to foxes. Speaking of natural antipathies,…

Ronald Wilson Reagan

Ronald Wilson ReaganBorn: 2/6/1911Birthplace: Tampico, Ill. Ronald Wilson Reagan rode to the presidency in 1980 on a tide of resurgent right-wing sentiment among an electorate longing for a…

Business

The Charging Bull statue in New York's Financial District is a symbol of economic growth, as in a "bull economy." Business Stats and facts on U.S. business, the stock market, foreign trade and…

Computer Terms: D - F

databaseA collection of similar information stored in a file, such as a database of addresses. This information may be created and stored in a database management system (DBMS). debugSlang.…

World War II Movies, Part 1

From "Schindler's List" to the summer blockbuster "Pearl Harbor" by Beth Rowen   Source: Internet Movie Database Related Links Memorial Day Pearl Harbor Remembered…

<i>Jeopardy!</i> Is a Proven Winner

"America's Favorite Quiz Show" celebrates its 50th year on television. by Catherine McNiff Related Links Top Syndicated TV Shows The Top 10 TV Shows of the Century Biography…

Entertainment News from June 1998

1It's a boffo season for Broadway, with record-setting box office and attendance figures for the 1997–1998 season. Mega-hits such as Ragtime and The Lion King propel ticket sales to $557.26…

Texas Rodeo History

Top of Page Source: iStockRodeo— not only is this a competitive sport with incredibly talented riders and trainers, but it's also a thrilling whirlwind of high-stakes maneuvers that keep spectators…