Fox was born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. After living in Atlanta for 20 years, he naturalized in 2000 and became a U.S. citizenU.S. citizenAll persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they…
James was the favorite of his charming, cantankerous, and dissolute father, John Stanislaus Joyce, and was adored by his brothers and sisters. They called him Sunny Jim, because he laughed at everything. What was James Joyce personality? James was the favorite of his charming, cantankerous, and dissolute father, John Stanislaus…
Annette Marie Sarah Kellermann (6 July 1887 – 6 November 1975) was an Australian professional swimmer, vaudeville star, film actress, and writer. Was Annette Kellerman in the Olympics? Up to 1912 women were disbarred from Olympic competition so Annette travelled the world entering long distance swimming events. She became famous…
Gould was known for his eccentricities, from his unorthodox musical interpretations and mannerisms at the keyboard to aspects of his lifestyle and behaviour. He stopped giving concerts at age 31 to concentrate on studio recording and other projects. Gould was also a writer, broadcaster, composer and conductor. Why is Glenn…
James Madison was privately educated before attending the College of New Jersey, which became Princeton University, where he studied classical languages, mathematics, rhetoric, geography, and philosophy as well as Hebrew and political philosophy. Was James Madison well educated? James Madison was privately educated before attending the College of New Jersey,…
Wounded Knee Massacre, (December 29, 1890), the slaughter of approximately 150–300 Lakota Indians by United States Army troops in the area of Wounded Knee CreekWounded Knee CreekIt occurred on December 29, 1890, near Wounded Knee Creek (Lakota: Čhaŋkpé Ópi Wakpála) on the Lakota Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in the U.S.…
Anne Hathaway sang her own songs in the movie. Overcast skies in Ireland were digitized a brilliant blue to create more of a fairytale atmosphere. During the fight scene with the ogres, a horse fell on stuntman Rob Inch, shattering his pelvis in thirty places. Can Anne Hathaway really sing?…
Julia didn’t confront Alfredo because they really didn’t have any relationship at all. Why didn’t Julia confront Alfredo upon learning that he was getting married was Alfredo insensitive when he invited her to attend his wedding? Julia didn’t confront Alfredo because they really didn’t have any relationship at all. What…
The Farmers’ Alliances called for a graduated income tax, state ownership of the railroads, lower tariffs, and “free silver.” The Farmers’ Alliances had some success during the 1880s and 1890s in having supporters elected to local and state offices. The Alliance started cooperative stores in a few communities, but most…
While reliability was decent, the 20 MPG fuel consumption was good for the time. The Ford Pinto is far from the single worst car ever made, but the thoroughly mediocre quality, an abundance of cost cutting, and a fatal flaw that was willingly ignored make it hard to think of…