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America's Sweetheart

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 18:08:34 GMT

Mary Pickford was one of film's greatest pioneers.In consideration of her contributions to American cinema, the American Film Institute named Pickford 24th among the greatest female stars of all time.

The Sherlock Holmes Museum

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 16:30:07 GMT

The Sherlock Holmes Museum is a popular privately-run museum in London, England, dedicated to the famous fictional detective Sherlock Holmes. It opened on March 27, 1990 and is situated in Baker Street, bearing the number 221b.

Mardi Gras

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 16:19:22 GMT

Mardi Gras is music, parades, picnics, floats, excitement ... and one big holiday in New Orleans! Everyone is wearing purple, green, and gold and there are parades everywhere. People are dressed in crazy costumes, kids are everywhere, and they love it! How did it all begin? Have the traditions changed?

Groundhog Day: Frequently Asked Questions

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 19:35:52 GMT

Groundhog Day, February 2nd, is a popular tradition in the United States, which is held in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania every year. It is the day that the Groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, comes out of his hole after a long winter sleep to look for his shadow.

If he sees it, he regards it as an omen of six more weeks of bad weather and returns to his hole. If the day is cloudy and, hence, shadowless, he takes it as a sign of spring and stays above ground.

Dura lex.Экстраординарные законы США

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 21:26:20 GMT

Сколько стоит взрыв атомной бомбы в Калифорнии? Чему равняется число "пи"в Индиане? Ответы на эти вопросы не так очевидны, как кажется на первый взгляд. Они регулируются не здравым смыслом, а действующим законодательством.

Hotel California by Eagles

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 15:33:03 GMT

No one really knows the meaning of this song except for The Eagles themselves...

Simon Tofield's success comes in a Flash

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 15:32:58 GMT

The creator of 'Simon's Cat' says he never expected to have a YouTube sensation -- he was only trying to teach himself to use an animation platform.

Meet Susan Rios

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 14:49:05 GMT

Rudyard Kipling. "If".

Sat, 15 Jan 2011 18:38:06 GMT

Kipling was one of the most popular writers in England, in both prose and verse, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He is best known for his works of fiction, including The Jungle Book , Kim, many short stories and his poems.

Here you can read his most famous poem, "If".