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What is it like to live in New Hampshire?

“Since it's a small state and all within 45 minutes from Boston, New Hampshire makes a great place to live. It enjoys low crime ratings, and its residents don't have to pay income or sales ...

Who are Billy Burkes parents?

Burke was born right here in Washington, as Blanche (née Beatty) Burke and Billy Ethelbert had married two months before she was born. He was a singer and clown who travelled the country with Barnum ...

What's a better word than I love you?

Making a commitment to someone shows that you value them and your relationship more than anything else. Commitment is choosing to stay with someone even when things are tough, because love can be fleeting.

Did Burns write in Scots?

Robert Burns, born 25 January 1759, in Alloway, a town outside of Glasgow, was a Scottish poet and author. He was also famous for his love affairs, his often unorthodox behavior, and his protest against ...

Why did Marlon Brando refuse Oscar?

The Native American actressSacheen Littlefeather attended the ceremony in place of the then Academy president for "very regretfully" failing to accept the award. At the ceremony, Littlefeather stated that “racism and violence against Native Americans ...

Who has made it big from SNL?

Many notable alumni of the comedy variety series "Saturday Night Live" include Steve Martin, Dan Aykroyd, Tina Fey and Adam Sandler. All four individuals have since carved out successful careers in stand-up comedy after leaving ...

How did Adele get their name?

Adele's father, Marc Evans, left when she was two years old- leaving her mother Penny Adkins to raise her. The name "Adele", despite sounding French, comes from the German word "Adel" meaning nobility or 'noble'.

What's the difference between a bazooka and an RPG?

Each bazooka has a payload that is stored in its rearmost chamber. In contrast, the rocket-propelled grenade's (RPG) propellant is stored in its frontmost chamber, outside of the inner chamber. The most popular RPG is ...