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2013 Academy Awards

The 2013 Academy Awards were presented on March 2, 2014, at the Kodak Theatre. All of the nominees are listed below; the Oscar winners are in bold. Best Picture American…

Learning Bengali

The Question: I was wondering if you could suggest to me where I could find the Bangladesh language on the Internet or maybe even a book that might help. I seem to be coming…

Harry Potter, Cast at Last

Harry Potter, Cast at Last A young actor gets ready to enroll in Hogwarts by Holly Hartman   Visit our Harry Potter Page for more news! This article was posted on…

The "D" in D-Day

The Question: What does the "D" in D-Day stand for? The Answer: Nothing. Or maybe "Day." It is widely believed that the "D" in D-Day stands for "…

How the hamburger was named

The Question: Why do they call it "hamburger" when it's made of beef? The Answer: The common belief is that the American hamburger borrowed its name from a dish…

The Twin Cities

The Question: Why are St. Paul and Minneapolis called "Twin Cities"? The Answer: According to the Minnesota Historical Society, the nickname "Twin Cities"…

The Caldecott Medal

For the best illustrated book; given by the American Library Association. Randolph Caldecott was a 19th-century British illustrator.1938Animals of the Bible, a Picture Book, by Helen Dean Fish,…

2015 Grammy Awards

The 58th Annual Grammy Awards were presented at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Feb. 15, 2016. It was an evening of memorable performances, including Lady Gaga's tribute…