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Archive for January, 2007


In one of the Harry Potter books, it mentions two magical creatures: Red Caps and Hinkypunks. Are these “real” mythical creatures or just inventions by J.K. Rowling?
Friday January 26th, 2007 in Uncategorized | No Comments »

I have heard that the famous quote by John F. Kennedy, “Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country,” was actually a quotation from another source. Can you tell me who originally said it? –C.S.
Friday January 26th, 2007 in Uncategorized | No Comments »

Why is cardamon such a popular spice for Scandinavian baking? –Ellen Dutkiewicz
Friday January 26th, 2007 in Uncategorized | No Comments »

Where did the New Years Ball come from?
Friday January 12th, 2007 in Uncategorized | No Comments »

I am reading Charles Dickens’ A Tale of Two Cities for the first time. At times the language can be confusing and I have trouble finding definitions for some of the words. Can you recommend a resource? –MR
Friday January 12th, 2007 in Uncategorized | No Comments »






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