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Neptune, in astronomy

(Encyclopedia) Neptune, in astronomy, 8th planet from the sun at a mean distance of about 2.8 billion mi (4.5 billion km) with an orbit lying between those of Uranus and the dwarf planet Pluto; its…

The Fastest Fish in the Sea

The Question: I read the list of the fastest animals on land at your site. But I was wondering what is the fastest animal in the sea might be? The Answer: According to Guinness World Records,…

Single Largest Seed

The Question: What plant produces the single largest seed? The Answer: According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the single-seeded fruit…

Dr. Zhivago <span class="date" >(1965)</span>

Director: David LeanCast: Omar Sharif, Julie Christie and Alec Guinness This sweeping historical epic spans decades and wars, political transitions and romances. Visually lush and brilliantly…

Noland, Kenneth

(Encyclopedia) Noland, KennethNoland, Kennethnōˈlənd [key], 1924–2010, American painter, b. Asheville, N.C. An outstanding colorist, Noland was one of the best-known exponents of the abstract…

Prior, Matthew

(Encyclopedia) Prior, Matthew, 1664–1721, English poet and diplomat, b. Wimborne, Dorset. With his appointment as secretary to the embassy at The Hague during the negotiations leading to the Treaty…

Lisa Kudrow Biography

Lisa KudrowactressBorn: 7/30/1963Birthplace: Encino, California Television and film actress best known for her Emmy-winning role as New Age-y massage therapist Phoebe Buffay on NBC's hit Friends (…

Caravaggio

Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio, known simply as Caravaggio, was an Italian artist at the turn of the 17th century whose influence rivals that of Michelangelo when it comes to Western art. While…

Roadside Attractions in America

Going on a road trip? The St. Louis Arch, Statue of Liberty and Golden Gate Bridge are great tourist sites. But if you prefer offbeat destinations, check out these roadside attractions…